FloraGLO^® Lutein for Brain Health

FloraGLO Lutein for the Developing Infant and Child

Currently, FloraGLO is the only lutein brand used in 15 publications of interventional studies investigating the effects of lutein for infants. FloraGLO is also the only lutein brand that is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in term and pre-term infant formula. Therefore, FloraGLO is the NO. 1 choice as a source of lutein for prenatal, infant and pediatric products for neural development and protection during infancy and childhood. 

• Clinically proven safe for use in infant nutrition
• The ONLY lutein brand GRAS for infant formula⁴

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Recommended use: a dose of = 10 mg FloraGLO^® Lutein and 2 mg OPTISHARP™ Natural Zeaxanthin is considered efficacious.

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