Lolo Knows FloraGLO

DES MOINES, IowaWhen record-holding hurdler Lori Lolo Jones got the results of her macular pigment optical density (MPOD) test, she was alarmed that her lutein and zeaxanthin levels in her eyes were extremely low. I felt like I flunked out of college when I got the results. I cant believe this is something I overlooked, she said. I rely on my eyes as much as my feet when Im running so if my perception of the hurdles is different, thats when I start having problems. 

Four months into a daily regimen of supplementing with FLorGLO® brand lutein, Jones found out her lutein levels had returned to a normal number. Like Jones, nearly half of all Americans have low levels of lutein in their eyes, leaving them at risk for developing eye conditions as they age, according to Linda Fullmer, senior vice president of Kemin Health, the makers of FloraGLO. Kemin suggests general eye protection from aging requires a daily intake of 10 mg lutein, but most Americans get 2 mg or less daily through the diet alone.

In addition to helping protect our vision, clinical research shows that daily use of eye vitamins with 10 mg of FloraGLO Lutein helps our eyes better tolerate and recover more quickly from glare, Fullmer said, referencing the National Disease and Therapeutic Index syndicated report (2009-2010). Glare, which can come from man-made and natural sources including head-on headlights from night-time driving, other bright lights and sunlight, is something we all can encounter on a daily basis.

In fact, Jones said glare from the stadium lights and flashing cameras can affect her performance at full speed during a race. My perception of the hurdles needs to be crisp, she said. Never had it occurred to me to even use something for my eyesight; I didnt even know [FloraGLO] was out there, so Im just thrilled and excited and Im hoping to see the benefits when Im on the starting line.