What are the benefits of ORetine vision dietary supplement?
Currently, 40% of French people believe that each year they have more vision problems than the previous year. Prolonged exposure to screens, lifestyle, bad sunglasses, nutritional deficiencies, the reasons are long to explain these discomforts.
ORetine is a nutraceutical food supplement that has been thought out and designed with rigor and care with the aim of preserving vision , preventing its alterations, and maintaining normal vision.
We are often asked this question: What is the best dietary supplement for the eyes?
No supplement completely replaces a varied and balanced diet, nor does it replace medical advice and treatment, but we have thought of ORetine to naturally include the elements necessary to improve visual comfort and maintain normal vision .
ORetine has been designed to provide you with the best vitamins and nutrients for the eyes, but also for the whole organism.
ORetine is a particularly interesting food supplement in the prevention of age-related pathologies but also during different life situations:
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Signs of age-related vision loss
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Decreased visual acuity at night
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Dry eye
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Chronic eyestrain
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Screen work
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Repeated exposure to blue light
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Repeated UV exposure
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Prevention of eye pathologies linked to aging ( AMD , cataracts , etc.)
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Unbalanced diet
Reminder: What is AMD ← Click to view reminder
Age-related pathologies are likely to significantly alter visual function.
Among these AMD or Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness (lack of perception of light → loss of sight) before the age of 50 and affects the macula . The macula is the central area of the retina where the image focused by the lens is formed. This area is very rich in carotenoid pigments (such as lutein).
ORetine has been designed with the main objective of maintaining and maintaining visual function, but it is also a super multivitamin , it contains micronutrients , vitamins , antioxidants but also active ingredients such as CDP-choline or coenzymeQ10 which have proven themselves in particular in improving or maintaining cognitive functions .
What are the ingredients of the ORetine dietary supplement?
ORetine is a complex of several types of ingredients that can be grouped into 4 main categories:
A set of nutrients that have, among other things, antioxidant capacity to fight against oxidative stress.
Extracts of marigold flower (lutein) , Haematococcus pluvialis algae (astaxanthin) , grape seed (OPC) and blueberry provide pigments essential for maintaining vision and maintaining carotenoid levels in the body. the retina.
Help regulate blood circulation, but also are beneficial for intellectual functions.
Vitamins essential for the proper use of other nutrients and the optimal functioning of the body and the various physiological functions (see health claims).
What makes ORetine a unique nutraceutical dietary supplement for vision?
The initial formula of ORetine was designed 15 years ago by Dr. Petra Kunze and Dr. Jean-Paul Amar, renowned ophthalmologists and pioneers in the use of micronutrients to treat visual comfort issues.
Since then, we have evolved ORetine as new scientific studies appear on the effectiveness of certain natural ingredients, and as technological progress allows us to include more ingredients.
Recently, we benefited from the wise advice of Dr. Chantal Marion, PhD. lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Montpellier, and Dr. Arnaud Bernard. PhD. Chief Scientific Officer at Phytocea, specialist in nutrition physiology to oversee the latest modifications to the ORetine formula.
The uniqueness of ORetine comes from its extremely complete formula and the diversity of its benefits around vision . In addition to providing the nutrients essential to visual functioning, it also includes micronutrients acting on microcirculation, the protection of retinal cells against oxidative stress, the improvement of the transmission of information to the brain,...
This unique complex of 17 active ingredients is registered and approved by the DGCCRF, and represents a real evolution in the field of visual well-being.
Detailed composition of ORetine and manufacture
ORetine is a food supplement composed of:
Oleoresin rich in astaxanthin extracted from the seaweed Haematococcus pluvialis ( Haematococcus pluvialis ) titrated in astaxanthin**, CDP choline (citicoline), Grape seed extract ( Vitis vinifera ) titrated in OPC (procyanidolic oligomers) , Rose flower extract India (Tagetes erecta) titrated in lutein, L-glutathione reduced**, Ginkgo leaf extract ( Ginkgo biloba ) titrated in glycosides , Purslane aerial part powder (Portulaca oleracea) , Coenzyme Q10**, Zinc glycinate, S elenomethionine, Blueberry fruit extract ( Vaccinium myrtillus ) , Thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Nicotinamide (niacin - Vitamin B3), Calcium D-pantothenate (pantothenic acid - Vitamin B5), Hydrochloride of Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Calcium L-ascorbate (Vitamin C), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Rice extract, Pullulan vegetable capsule
*Ingredients from Organic Farming
**Ingredients from the fermentation process
Nutritional information for a daily dose (2 capsules)
| Ingredients |
in mg for 2 capsules |
in % of AR* |
| Grape seed extract |
40mg |
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| - of which OPC |
28mg |
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| Indian rose flower extract |
50mg |
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| - of which lutein |
10mg |
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| Bilberry extract (berry) |
40mg |
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| Gingko Biloba leaf extract |
40mg |
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| Purslane aerial part powder |
40mg |
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Astaxanthin-rich oleoresin extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis seaweed
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80mg |
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| - of which astaxanthin |
4mg |
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| CDP Choline |
50mg |
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| Reduced L-Glutathione |
60mg |
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| Coenzyme Q10 |
20mg |
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| Zinc |
11mg |
92% |
| Selenium |
55mcg |
79% |
| Vitamin C |
20mg |
18% |
| Vitamin E |
20mg |
160% |
| Vitamin B1 |
1.3mg |
100% |
| Vitamin B2 |
0.84mg |
60% |
| Vitamin B3 |
9.6mg |
60% |
| Vitamin B5 |
7.2mg |
120% |
| Vitamin B6 |
1.7mg |
100% |
| Vitamin D3 |
5 mcg |
33% |
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RI = Reference intakes for an adult male
The particularity of ORetine comes from the diversity and the quantity of ingredients that we will seek from trusted producers. The grape seeds, for example, come from a winery in Costières de Nîmes, the lutein comes from Microphyt, a micro-algae grower near Montpellier, ...
Once the ingredients are combined, ORetine is manufactured according to our guidelines by our manufacturing partner Phytocosma in the Gers, specialists in the plant and in the dry form of food supplements.
Dosage and taking instructions
The dosage of ORetine is 2 capsules per day to be taken with a large glass of water.
The consumption of ORetine can raise the levels of retinal pigments for several months.
We therefore recommend an initial cure of 2 months of ORetine, renewable regularly. A personalized duration of the cure can be evaluated by a doctor, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or your ophthalmologist.
The preservation of the eyes also goes through a healthy lifestyle, and some applicable tips to easily protect your eyes:
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Always wear sunglasses in bright light
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Add nuts and shelled fruits, egg, spinach, broccoli, oily fish to your diet to provide essential nutrients for vision.
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Ensure a sufficient intake of Omega 3 (fatty fish) in the diet, i.e. twice 150g per week, or balance with food supplements based on Omega 3 (see our Omega complex -3 vegetarian)
Contraindications, precautions for use and adverse effects
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Do not use in case of known intolerance to any of the components.
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Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
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Food supplements should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle and a varied and balanced diet.
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Use in pregnant or breastfeeding women is not recommended.
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Consult your doctor in case of simultaneous intake of anticoagulants or treatment of hypertension.
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Use in people on antidepressant treatment is not recommended.
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Consumption reserved for adults
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Prolonged use without medical advice is not recommended.
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It is recommended to consult a doctor in the event of a specific pathology declared.
Specific precautions linked to certain ingredients:
Ginkgo biloba
- People taking anticoagulant (blood thinner) medications should refrain from taking ginkgo products
- People taking medication for high blood pressure should seek the advice of a physician before use
- It is recommended to stop taking ginkgo three to four days before surgery
- Headaches, digestive disorders ( diarrhea , bloating , gas, etc.), as well as allergic manifestations may occur after taking Ginkgo
What are the health claims of the ORetine dietary supplement?
Vitamin B1 in ORetine can claim to contribute:
- normal energy metabolism
- to the normal functioning of the heart
- normal functioning of the nervous system and normal intellectual abilities
ORetine by its vitamin B2 contribution can claim to contribute:
- normal energy metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes
- with normal vision
- maintenance of normal red blood cells
- normal iron metabolism
- to the reduction of fatigue
- protect cells against free radicals
Vitamin B3 in ORetine contributes:
- normal energy metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes
- to normal physiological functions
- to the reduction of fatigue
Vitamin B5 in ORetine contributes:
- normal energy metabolism
- with normal intellectual capacity
- to the synthesis of steroid hormones
- to the synthesis of vitamin D
- to the synthesis of certain neurotransmitters
- to the reduction of fatigue
ORetine by its vitamin D contribution can claim to contribute:
- intestinal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus
- maintaining normal blood calcium levels
- to the normal growth of children's bones
- to maintain the normal state of the bones
- maintaining the normal state of the muscles
- to maintain the normal state of the teeth
- to maintain the normal state of the immune system
- to cell division
ORetine by its vitamin E contribution can claim to contribute:
- the protection of cells against free radicals (antioxidant effect)
ORetine by its zinc contribution can claim to contribute:
- to normal DNA synthesis
- normal acid-base metabolism
- normal food metabolism
- normal carbohydrate (sugar) metabolism
- normal fatty acid metabolism
- normal vitamin A metabolism
- to normal intellectual functions
- to normal fertility and reproduction
- to protein synthesis
- maintaining bones
- maintenance of hair, nails and skin
- maintaining normal testosterone levels in the blood
- with normal vision
- the normal functioning of the immune system
- to cell division
- protect cells against free radicals
What the science says
The AREDS and AREDS 2 studies that were used to develop our formula ← Click to see the references
(1) Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS/AREDS2)
(2) AREDS2 Research Group, Chew EY, Clemons T, SanGiovanni JP, Danis R, Domalpally A, McBee W, Sperduto R, Ferris FL. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2): study design and baseline characteristics (AREDS2 report number 1). Ophthalmology. 2012 Nov;119(11):2282-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.05.027.
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Proanthocyanidins extracted from grape seeds protect the lens from oxidative stress ← Click to see references
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Coenzyme Q10, which decreases with age, exerts a protective effect on the retina ← Click to see references
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Bilberry (thanks to these polyphenols and antocyanins) has night vision protection and improvement effects ← Click to see references
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CDP-Choline (citicoline) exerts neuroprotective effects ← Click to view references
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Astaxanthin, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the retina and the body ← Click to see references
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Lutein (a carotenoid) is an essential component of the eye and helps protect against AMD ← Click to view references
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Purslane is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant ← Click to see references
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INSERM press release: What should you eat to prevent the onset or slow the progression of AMD? ← Click to see references
(23) Consuming a diet rich in carotenoids lowers the risk of developing AMD
The information in this sheet takes into account the framework of authorized health claims in accordance with European legislation on food supplements (EC No. 1924/2006).
