MacuGuard Ocular Support with Saffron - Supports Healthy Vision (60 Softgels)

Name: MacuGuard Ocular Support with Saffron - Supports Healthy Vision (60 Softgels)
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: ux-1003
Price: 22.99 USD
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MacuGuard Ocular Support with Saffron - Supports Healthy Vision (60 Softgels)

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About This Product

Promotes healthy vision
Made with plant extracts
Non-GMO and gluten-free

Combat age-related vision concerns with MacuGuard Ocular Support from Life Extension. This science-based formula helps protect the eye’s photoreceptor cells, promotes macular and retinal health, and supports visual acuity with a blend of eye-friendly plant extracts—including lutein, zeaxanthin, and saffron.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are lutein and zeaxanthin?

Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that make up the eye’s macular pigment, which helps protect against oxidative stress and the damaging effects of excessive blue and ultraviolet light exposure.

What is oxidative stress?

Oxidative stress refers to an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which can cause damage to cells.

What are the health benefits of saffron?

Studies have shown that this spice can support visual acuity (sharp vision) as we age.

Directions

Take one (1) softgel daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner

Warning

Do not exceed recommended dose. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. Keep out of reach of children.

Serving Size: 1 Softgel

Number of Servings: 60 Servings

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

MACUGUARD PROPRIETARY BLEND - PHOSPHOLIPIDS, MARIGOLD EXTRACT (FLOWER) [PROVIDING 10 MG FREE LUTEIN, 4 MG MESO-ZEAXANTHIN & TRANS-ZEAXANTHIN], MIXED CAROTENOIDS [PROVIDING 1.24 MG ALPHA-CAROTENE]

**%

SAFFRON EXTRACT - (STIGMA)

**%

C3G - (CYANIDIN-3-GLUCOSIDE) [FROM EUROPEAN BLACK CURRANT EXTRACT (FRUIT)]

**%

Other Ingredients:

extra virgin olive oil, gelatin, glycerin,safflower oil, beeswax, palm oil, purified water, acacia gum, maltodextrin, annatto color.

Brand:

Life Extension

Form:

Softgels

Serving Size:

1 Softgel

Number of Servings:

60 Servings

Price per Serving:

($0.38 / serving)

Product Weight:

3 OZ

Specialty Diets:

Gluten Free , Non-GMO

Item # :

UX-1003 / 1624436

313 Ratings

4.8out of 5 stars

313 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 85% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 11% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 2% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 0% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 2% of reviewers

Would you recommend?

Rated 5 out of 5

May 25, 2026

Best

Best combination product for eye care

Pam

Rated 5 out of 5

May 20, 2026

Very Helpful for Eyes

MacuGuard helps my eyes, especially when it has been a long day at the computer causing blurriness and irritation. By morning, my eyes feel fresh and my sight is clear.

PAUL

Rated 5 out of 5

May 10, 2026

Great

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Michele

Rated 5 out of 5

May 10, 2026

Product is great BUT

When my package arrived the capsules were all stuck together and difficult to get separated. They were melted together.

Jan

Rated 5 out of 5

Apr 22, 2026

High quality eye support

Excellent quality product.

Carol

Rated 5 out of 5

Feb 16, 2026

For My Eyes

For over a decade I have been using this supplement together with other eye and vision supports. I feel that my years of investment is paying off. My ophthalmologist did a biannual eye check-up last week with findings that my optic nerves and retinas haven't changed or showed pathologic changes since 2011 when I started with her. Because of family history I am being watched for possible development of eye conditions related to aging. I feel safe and am very comfortable driving at night at my current age of 75.

Josie

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan 23, 2026

Eye

Recommended by my eye dr so far it is working

Patricia

Rated 5 out of 5

Aug 5, 2025

Excellent product for your eyes

I love this product. I feel like it is an amazing supplement for my eyes.

BRENDA

Rated 5 out of 5

Jul 13, 2025

Really helps my eyes.

Been taking this for years. I do believe its been protective for my eyesite.

Rated 5 out of 5

May 23, 2025

Great supplement.

This is the best I have found. Great product.

CAROL

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I’m on my third month taking Macuguard capsules because I noticed improvements on my eyes health.

Sylvia BJun 7, 2026

Good price

Glenn GMay 25, 2026

It works great for me

Dennis KMar 29, 2026

l've used this product successfully for several years to maintain eye health.

Dianne BMar 22, 2026

Is this supplement for macular degeneration? How has it worked for others? Is there another product better for macular degeneration?

A shopperAug 6, 2014

I read where this has Saffron in it as well (20mg), however that is not listed in the ingredients. Why not seeing that a Life Extension ad claims it does?

Vernon AJul 17, 2016

Best Answer: That is a separate product - a blue bottle with saffron and astaxanthin

Delores LNov 27, 2020purchased Jan 20, 2020

Is it ok to take this along with my daily fish oil supplement and multivitamin?

Victoria TJan 17, 2014

What size is this softgel?

Joy M.Jul 8, 2015

What's this product used for?

A shopperOct 28, 2014

Best Answer: I have read that studies have found Zeaxanthin to be effective is slowing or even reversing macula degeneration. There is macula degeneration on both sides of my family, and I've been taking it for about ten years for that purpose. So far, so good! I think it is also supposed to be effective for general eye health. You shouldbe able to do a search on "zeaxanthin" to learn more about it.

Shirley SOct 28, 2014

Does this product help with dry eyes and night vision?

RICARDO L GMar 4, 2016

Best Answer: I use this product at the suggestion of my ophthalmologist for the specific purpose of reducing and preventing macular degeneration. The label says it has olive & safflower oils and lecithin, all of which are lubricating. I can't imagine these would help dry eyes any more than taking fish oil does. I've been taking this for 2 years and night vision still stinks.

Belinda WMar 4, 2016purchased Apr 24, 2014

Does this product help with dry eyes and night vision?

A shopperMar 4, 2016

Best Answer: No, not in my case. Cataract surgery helped my night vision and Systane eye drops (Walgreens) helps my dry eyes. I took the Macuguard for about a year, in the hope that I could fend off cataract surgery, but I had the surgery anyway. It's worth a try. Each case is different. Good luck with the pills.

LindaMar 4, 2016purchased Nov 30, 2013

does it contain any zinc? I cant have any zinc so making sure.

A shopperMay 22, 2014

Best Answer: According to the label it has: MacuGuard Carotenoid Phospholipid blend, Phospholipids, marigold, extract (flower) providing 10 mg free lutein, 4 mg meso-zeaxanthin & trans-zeaxanthin
C3G (Cyanidin-3-glucoside) from European black currant extract (fruit). Other ingredients extra virgin olive oil, soy lecithin, gelatin, glycerin, sunflower ouil, soy fatty acids, beeswax, purified water, potato maltodextrin, annatto color. I didn't read Zinc.

Marcia RMay 23, 2014

I have been taking Super Zeaxanthin. Looking to get more. Is this the same product with a different name?

Margaret G.Jan 21, 2014

Best Answer: Hi Margaret,

I have never used Life Extension's MacuGuard, only their Super Zeaxanthin. I looked up the Supplement Facts for both products on the Vitamin Shoppe website, and they do appear to be very similar. Both contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are the main eye support ingredients. The MacuGuard appears to have some extra ingredients but I'm not sure how much of an added benefit they would provide. You might try contacting the Life Extension company for a better explanation. Hope this helps.

Dora

Dormine AJan 21, 2014

is this gluten free?

SHARON S.Oct 19, 2019

Best Answer: Yes, it is. I am gluten intolerant and have been taking for over a year.

Yvonne KOct 19, 2019purchased Oct 22, 2017

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