Clinical Studies

OptiGRO is our exclusive blend of DHA, Lutein and Vitamin E; these important ingredients are found in breast milk.

• Emerging science demonstrates that lutein stimulates early development to brain cells.*
• Lutein supports eye health. Lutein concentrates in the macula of the eye¹. The macula is involved in relaying information to the visual cortex of the brain^2,3.
• Lutein is the predominant carotenoid in the infant brain and is found in (4) areas of the brain related to learning and development⁴.
• Watch a brief video about lutein here

• DHA is an ingredient that supports brain development^8-10
  • Like breast milk, OptiGRO has DHA to support brain development⁸.
  • DHA is highly susceptible to damage from oxidation^10,11.
• The combination of natural vitamin E^‡ and lutein has been shown to work together to reduce the oxidation of DHA in specific nutrient concentrations.^§ These results support the hypothesis for a potential synergistic role of these antioxidants for protection of cell membranes.

Boff JC, Jensen SK, Johnson EJ, Kuchan MJ. RRR-alpha-tocopherol is the predominant vitamin E stereoisomer in human infant brain. Poster presented at: Advances and Controversies in Clinical Nutrition; December 5-7, 2013; Washington, DC.

Lai C-S, Kuchan M, Wang F. Lutein stimulates the in vitro differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells via a nuclear receptor-dependent mechanism. Poster presented at: Advances and Controversies in Clinical Nutrition; December 5-7, 2013; Washington, DC.

Moulton C, Kuchan M, Lai C-S, Jensen SK, Innis S. RRR-α-tocopherol is the predominant vitamin E stereoisomer in human breast milk. Poster presented at: 2nd International Congress on Nutrition and Growth; January 20-February 1, 2014; Barcelona, Spain.

Vazhappilly R, Lai C-S, Kuchan M. Natural vitamin E and lutein protects DHA from peroxidation in neurons. Poster presented at: American College of Nutrition 54th Annual Conference; November 13-16, 2013; San Diego, CA.