{"title":"Natural Supplements for Healthy Eyes","description":"In addition to a healthy diet there are some supplements you can take to promote eye health. Bilberry provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radicals and in turn supports eye health. Omega-3 fatty acids may also benefit individuals with dry eye disease by helping them produce more tears.  For dry eyes drink plenty of water.  Keep your eyes moist with artificial tears. See results when you choose from Deep Blue Health supplements.","products":[{"product_id":"bilberry","title":"Bilberry","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHealth Benefits of Bilberry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Blue Health Bilberry is a quality natural health supplement, rich in Anthocyanosides. A daily dose of Deep Blue Health Bilberry can help support your eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concentrated amount of Anthocyanosides in Bilberry provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radicals and in turn supports eye health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNZ laboratory quality tested. This product is made under internationally recognised HACCP Principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDosage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eCautions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"tab3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach capsule contains Bilberry Extract (100:1) 500mg; Eyebright Extract (10:1) 10mg; Grape Seed Extract (120:1) 21mg; Carrot Extract (20:1) (Beta-Carotene 1%) 50mg; Marigold Extract powder (35:1) standardised to 15% lutein 14.3mg; Cranberry Extract (100:1) 10mg; Tomato Extract 5% Lycopene (300:1) 5mg; and Zinc Oxide 0.79mg, in a natural base with encapsulating aids. Contains no artificial flavourings, colourings or preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eTake (2) two or (3) three capsules daily as a dietary food supplement or as professionally advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003eIf on prescription medication, check with your doctor first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are bioflavonoids?\u003cbr\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioflavonoids are the plant pigments that are responsible for giving flowers and fruits their distinctive colours. Bilberries contain high levels of anthocyanosides which are responsible for the deep blue pigment colour of bilberries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is an antioxidant?\u003cbr\u003eA: \u003c\/strong\u003eAntioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients that neutralise free radicals in the body which are responsible for tissue damage due to oxidative stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is eyesight so susceptible to oxidative stress?\u003cbr\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good eyesight is dependent on the health of a delicate tissue at the back of the eye called the retina. Blood flow to the retina is a vital source of nutrients, but the tiny capillaries in the retina are easily damaged by toxins, eye strain and poor health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:  How do the herbal ingredients help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bioflavonoids in Bilberry are potent antioxidants. Xangold (Lutein) is derived from Marigold flowers and contains carotenoids (also bioflavonoids) that nourish the retina. Eye Bright is an extract of the herb Euprasia Officinalis traditionally used to reduce eye irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deep Blue Health","offers":[{"title":"60 caps","offer_id":12099006464100,"sku":"Bilberry-03","price":41.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 caps","offer_id":12099006398564,"sku":"Bilberry-02","price":32.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/8223\/files\/Bilberry-60-Caps-White-185ml-Bottle-with-ingredients.jpg?v=1763355127"},{"product_id":"omega-3-fatty-acids","title":"OMEGA 3","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHealth Benefits of Omega 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega 3 essential fatty acids is necessary for human health but cannot be produced by the human body. It is important to have a proper ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 in our everyday diet. Omega 3 sourced from oily fish plays a crucial role in supporting brain function, healthy heart and joint health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Omega 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in DHA and EPA, Deep Blue Health Omega 3 is sourced from fish harvested in the South Pacific ocean. Deep Blue Health Omega 3 is a great supplement for maintaining general health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNZ Laboratory quality tested. 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Zinc helps fight infection and by doing so helps balance the immune response.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc Complex is a combination of New Zealand oyster powder; a natural source of zinc, zinc gluconate and selenium. It is made to FDA requirements for the maximum daily allowance of zinc. Our oyster powder has been tested by Assure Quality Laboratories to ensure appropriate levels of natural zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand waters are home to plump tasty oysters valued for their nutritional content. Deep Blue Health oyster powder is a natural source of zinc, essential fatty acids and amino acids, in particular taurine which supports nerve function and energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent research has shown that the amino acids and minerals in oyster powder can also assist with skin conditions such as acne and improve the rate of repair and cell regeneration. 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