| Type | A spice taken from the crocus flower |
|---|---|
| On the Retina Clear label | Inside the blend; amount not disclosed |
| Strength of evidence | A few small studies in early macular changes |
| Ask a professional first if | You are pregnant or use a blood thinner |
Threads of saffron are hand-picked, which is why it costs so much. Its colored compounds, crocin and crocetin, act as antioxidants.
Retina ClearSome small trials, many run in Italy, followed people with early age-related macular changes. Because the groups were small, the findings should be seen as preliminary.
Retina ClearThose studies gave roughly 20 mg a day of a particular extract, so a capsule with an unstated amount cannot be compared with them.
On the Retina Clear label: Inside the blend; amount not disclosed. Weigh that against the amounts used in research before deciding whether the capsule suits your goals.
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Before you decide
Read the label first, then choose your pack
Ask for the blend breakdown, confirm the guarantee length in writing, and book an eye exam if one is due. Then decide with the facts in hand.