Micro-Micelle™ Technology is a revolutionary process in the field of nutritional supplementation for the eyes.  The technology changes how carotenoids are encapsulated and released for optimal bioavailability. Simply explained, Micro-Micelle™ raises the bar significantly by releasing carotenoids into the body in a form that is readily incorporated in the digestive system, providing increased absorption and improved bioavailability.

Micro-Micelle™ Technology was tested in a double blind, placebo controlled study measuring serum responses to Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin. The results were groundbreaking.

By providing the carotenoids in their free form (Original MacuHealth), and then enhancing their stability and solubility by the addition of acetates, the carotenoids are effectively incorporated into micromicelles (Micro-Micelle™). The result is an increase in the capture of carotenoids by our gathering cells, an improvement in absorption and bioavailability, and an ultimate increase in carotenoid concentrations at the target tissue (Macular Pigment Optical Volume).

Micro-Micelle™ Technology is a microscopic physical state of carotenoid derivatives as diacetates, which are readily incorporated in the digestive system as micromicelles providing an improved bioavailability of the carotenoids that are ingested.

By providing the carotenoids in their free form (Original MacuHealth), and then enhancing their stability and solubility by the addition of acetates, the carotenoids are effectively incorporated into micromicelles (Micro-Micelle™). The result is an increase in the capture of carotenoids by our gathering cells, an improvement in absorption and bioavailability, and an ultimate increase in carotenoid concentrations at the target tissue (Macular Pigment Optical Volume).

Yes, this discovery is part of a major human carotenoid project conducted at the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland and a PhD program (COAST) has created a full doctorate around this discovery. This data has just been submitted to a top peer-reviewed nutrition journal to be published this year.  Other publications readily available include John Landrum, 2012 and Richard A. Bone, 2017.

The ingredients are the same as the original MacuHealth, which consists of organically and naturally selected carotenoids from the marigold flower, sourced from Mexico and made in the USA. The change is the addition of Micro-Micelle™ Technology, which is a natural process using properties of the flower to create micelles and achieve optimal bioavailability.

The active ingredients in MacuHealth with Micro-Micelle™ are the three cartotenoids Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin as diacetates.  Other inactive ingredients are Vegetable Oil, Polysorbate, Soy lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate and natural Vitamin E.

Yes. MacuHealth is Micro-Micelle™ continues to carry the nature-based, all-natural flag that MacuHealth as a company prides itself on.

MacuHealth is Micro-Micelle™ is gluten free and dairy free.  A small amount of Soy lecithin is used in the emulsifier process.

Soy lecithin is widely accepted in both conventional and health food stores. It is often used as an ingredient in food products and is sold in supplement form to boost your health. Yet, surprisingly, there is a lot of confusion (and maybe even prejudgement) about soy lecithin because it includes the word “soy.” Soy lecithin does not contain sufficient soy protein residues to provoke allergic reactions in the majority of soy-allergic consumers. Many allergists do not even advise their soybean-allergic patients to avoid soybean lecithin when it is included as an ingredient on food products.  Soy lecithin is an emulsifier, meaning it is used to help keep things like salad dressing stable in the bottle. Soy lecithin does not contain phytoestrogens and has no documented association with cancer risk.

Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and food grade emulsifier, like vinegar.

Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. In addition to its use as a source of vitamin C, it is also used as an antioxidant food additive.

Not yet. But we are working on it!

You can get carotenoids from your diet as they are found in leafy greens like broccoli, spinach and kale. Unfortunately, the nutritional value of our food declines yearly, making it impossible to receive the proper amounts of carotenoids from diet alone. Because of this carotenoid supplementation is now necessary to protect vision.

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MacuHealth with Micro-Micelle™ has ZERO negative side effects. The product has FDA Self Affirmed GRAS status.

MacuHealth has been studied in over 100 top research papers across the globe for its safety, integrity and bioavailability. 

It is both the safest and most effective ocular supplement in the industry.

– Professor John Nolan

The Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, School of Health Sciences, Carriganore House, Waterford Institute of Technology.

Vision Supplementation will never be the same.

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