4Sight

4Sight - by Ortho Molecular Products

4Sight is an excellent eye health supplement designed by Ortho Molecular Products, a brand well known for its science-first approach and transparency.* You may take it not only to support your eye health in general but also when aging, to promote macular health, which often deteriorates when you get older.*

Who May Consider 4Sight by Ortho Molecular Products?

Consider taking 4Sight if you:

• do not consume sufficient amounts of eye-health-support nutrients in your diet*
• are aging*

How May 4Sight Benefit Your Health?

Potentially, 4Sight by Ortho Molecular Products can:

• increase ocular circulation*
• support eye antioxidation*
• promote macular health when aging*

Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Book a FREE product consultation to learn more about 4Sight.

Recommendation:
Ortho Molecular Products suggests taking 2 capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30 or 60

Amount Per Serving:
Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) 15 mg
Taurine 400 mg
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine USP 200 mg
Bilberry Fruit Extract 150 mg (Standardized to contain 25% Anthocyanidins)
Alpha Lipoic Acid 150 mg
Quercetin Dihydrate 100 mg
Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract 60 mg (Standardized to contain 24% Ginkgo
Flavone Glycosides and 6% Terpene Lactones)
Lutein 30 mg
Lycopene 6 mg
Zeaxanthin  1.5 mg

Other Ingredients: Natural Vegetable Capsules, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, and Stearic Acid.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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