tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post7298274485803842132..comments2023-03-27T01:57:49.196+01:00Comments on Sceptical Letter Writer: *Macushield - help for meso-zeaxanthin deficiency sufferers!Sceptical Letter Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02392110331198514909noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-45399804784298154942010-10-31T22:04:39.546+00:002010-10-31T22:04:39.546+00:00I was just searching this as my mother has macular...I was just searching this as my mother has macular degeneration, and there does seem to be evidence that these compounds increase the level of macular pigments in the eye, and that these pigments protect against AMD. So it is reasonable to assume that taking these supplements will protect against AMD, though there's no evidence mesozeaxanthin is more effective than just the other two I think. Also it's only useful if your eyes are deficient in macular pigments.<br /><br />However there is no evidence that taking these compounds will improve AMD once it's developed, or even slow its progress. The advert is quite careful not to claim this, but it does kinda allow people to assume it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-5430482938733943322010-10-29T11:40:21.772+01:002010-10-29T11:40:21.772+01:00We have been selling Macushield on line at www.eye...We have been selling Macushield on line at www.eyebuddy.co.uk for a few years. Whilst i am usually very sceptacle about these kind of claims, i have read the research (and have a research background (PhD)), met with researchers about this and have been very impressed. I think people should not expect a cure or even a slow down of progression from this product. Indeed, the papers have been a little irresponsible as it is not a 'Miracle' cure. However, i think it worth noting i have been warmed by a few people anicdotally who have found fabulous results but that is certainly not everyone. Let's hope the results provide some proof.eyebuddyhttp://www.eyebuddy.co.uk/product-accessories/2/Macushieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-36284862259554546282010-07-14T18:18:32.693+01:002010-07-14T18:18:32.693+01:00That's interesting, but it may not be enough t...That's interesting, but it may not be enough to substantiate the claim, for the reasons I explained above.<br /><br />Let's wait and see what the ASA have to say.Sceptical Letter Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392110331198514909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-22180335654317915712010-07-14T14:41:46.223+01:002010-07-14T14:41:46.223+01:00the supplement concerned contained the same ingred...the supplement concerned contained the same ingredients as macushield, ie meso-zeaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, nothing else, no other vitamins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-47480515960742975412010-07-14T08:34:30.079+01:002010-07-14T08:34:30.079+01:00Does the research you mention concern Macushield s...Does the research you mention concern Macushield specifically, or does it concern carotenoid supplements in general?Sceptical Letter Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392110331198514909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-42910683622159815412010-07-13T22:06:25.701+01:002010-07-13T22:06:25.701+01:00Please look at current eye research april 2010 and...Please look at current eye research april 2010 and all these claims will be answered, Macushield is sold thru opticians only, and all research is available thru your local optician.<br /><br />A double blind placebo controlled study has been published at ARVO May 2010, with 100% success rates plus a safety analysis on the product has been published in Peer reviewed articles.<br /><br />4 More studies are currently in progress, with another paper to be published, I believe.<br /><br />This product is not another snake oil.<br /><br />It has the research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-71236951390975395922010-07-08T21:53:38.968+01:002010-07-08T21:53:38.968+01:00Hello,
Thanks for your comments. Regarding this c...Hello,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments. Regarding this complaint, I haven't had a reply yet. Issues of evidence are rather difficult and it's quite common for complaints of this sort to take a few months to resolve.<br /><br />I had also done a research for published evidence and drawn a blank. <br /><br />This doesn't necessarily mean the company's claims are not justified. However, I've noticed in previous adjudications that the ASA usually require evidence of the claims made about the product itself, not the individual ingredients it might contain. So, we shall have to wait and see.<br /><br />The apparent lack of clinical evidence ought to convince your partner to seek a second opinion - I'm not any kind of doctor, so it's not for me to offer one, but your partner's GP might be a good start.<br /><br />I'm assuming that your partner is aware of something called the "Macular Disease Society", and therefore also aware of a Daily Mail article and the following response:<br /><br />http://forum.maculardisease.org/viewtopic.php?t=346Sceptical Letter Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392110331198514909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854776000429452681.post-21634562033374601972010-07-07T21:45:35.879+01:002010-07-07T21:45:35.879+01:00Hello - I'm very interested in your complaint ...Hello - I'm very interested in your complaint about Macushield advertising, as my partner(who is himself a doctor) has macular degeneration and has been told by an optician that Macushield is producing "amazing results" within 2 weeks. A quick internet search did not produce any peer-reviewed papers or reports of double blind controlled trials. Of course my partner is appropriately sceptical but also of course these kind of claims can give people false hopes in a very cruel way. Have you had any resonse to your letter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com