--- product_id: 491858923 title: "MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian" brand: "macushield" price: "£39.41" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Macushield" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/491858923-macushield-original-vegetarian store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Vegetarian, gelatine-free soft gel 15mg combined macular carotenoids 10mg Vitamin B2 for vision support MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian **Brand:** macushield **Price:** £39.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👁️‍🗨️ See the future clearly — join the vision revolution with MacuShield! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian by macushield - **How much does it cost?** £39.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/491858923-macushield-original-vegetarian) ## Best For - macushield enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted macushield brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Daily Routine:** One soft gel a day with meals keeps your eyes future-ready without hassle. - • **Vegetarian & Clean Formula:** Gelatine-free soft gels crafted for conscious, plant-friendly lifestyles. - • **Triple Macular Carotenoid Power:** Potent 10mg lutein + 2mg zeaxanthin + 10mg meso-zeaxanthin sourced from marigold petals. - • **Clinically Proven Vision Support:** Scientifically backed Vitamin B2 to maintain your sharp, normal vision daily. - • **UK’s No.1 Eye Health Supplement:** Trusted by thousands, leading the market in eye care innovation and sales. ## Overview MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian is the UK’s top-selling eye health supplement, combining all three essential macular carotenoids—lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin—with vitamin B2 to scientifically support and maintain normal vision. This gelatine-free, vegetarian-friendly soft gel is designed for daily use, delivering potent eye nutrients sourced from marigold petals to protect and enhance central vision, making it the go-to choice for proactive eye care among health-conscious professionals. ## Description Product Description Our MacuShield® Original+ Vegetarian formula is a Lutein, Meso-zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin eye supplement that combines all three macular carotenoids, and contains vitamin B2 to help maintain normal vision. MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian has been developed by request from our customers to provide a vegetarian capsule, without the gelatine found in the original plus. MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian is a food supplement for eye health* which contains lutein (10mg), zeaxanthin (2mg) and meso-zeaxanthin (10mg) as well as Vitamin B2 which is proven to help maintain normal vision. Scientific research shows that these three nutrients are found at the back of the eye, at the macula, where they form the macular pigment (yellow colour). Meso-zeaxanthin is particularly concentrated at the centre of this pigment. The macula is a specialist parts of the eye that is responsible for detailed, central vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin can be found in fruits and dark green leafy vegetables and meso-zeaxanthin is present in some species of fish and seafood. The macular carotenoids in MacuShield are obtained from the Mexican marigold petals (Tagetes Erecta). MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian contains vitamin B2 (riboflavin) which is scientifically proven to help support eye health by helping to maintain normal vision. MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian is an easy to take soft gel capsule. The tablets should be taken once a day, with food or a meal. UKs No.1 eye health supplement brand by sales volume, to verify email medinfo@alliancepharma.co.uk. MacuShield Original+ contains vitamin B2. MacuShield Gold contains zinc which each contribute to the maintenance of normal vision. MacuShield Original Plus Omega 3 contains Vitamin B2 and 250 mg of DHA, which each help to maintain normal vision, the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA Ingredients Bulking agent (sunflower seed oil), capsule shell (modified corn starch), humectant (glycerol), gelling agent (carrageenan), colour (red iron oxide E172), acidity regulator (sodium carbonate), marigold extract of which 15% is combined lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin, dl-alpha-tocopherol, thickener (beeswax yellow), riboflavin P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer Contact Information Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd See more Review: Works well - Works well Review: Good product. - Recommend by optician. ## Features - UK’S NO.1 EYE HEALTH SUPPLEMENT BRAND* - SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO HELP SUPPORT EYE HEALTH*: * MacuShield Original plus vegetarian contains vitamin B2 (riboflavin) which contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. - HELPS TO MAINTAIN NORMAL VISION- contains vitamin B2 which is proven to help maintain normal vision. - DEVELOPED WITH LEADING EYE EXPERTS: A simple step to help care for your vision* developed with leading eye experts. - CONTAINS ALL THREE MACULAR CAROTENOIDS FOUND IN THE EYE- plus vitamin B2 which is proven to help maintain normal vision. - WHAT ARE MACULAR CAROTENOIDS? Macular carotenoids are three nutrients: Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin which are found at the back of the eye, at the macula, where they form the macular pigment. - VEGETARIAN FORMULATION: MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian is gelatine-free and is suitable for vegetarians. - EASY TO TAKE, ONE-A-DAY CAPSULE: All you need in just one capsule a day, include as part of your daily routine. - UNIQUE RANGE: MacuShield offers a unique range including MacuShield Original Plus (soft gel capsule), Chewable, Omega 3 and Gold formulas, you can find the right eye supplement for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BMVCJ8QB | | ASIN | B0BMVCJ8QB | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Benefits | Eye Health Support | | Best Sellers Rank | 71 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 1 in Lutein Antioxidant Supplements | | Brand Name | Macushield | | Colour | Red | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (103) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (103) | | Diet Type | Vegetarian | | Dosage Form | Capsule | | Flavour | Unflavoured | | Item Dimensions | 7 x 7 x 11 centimetres | | Item Form | Capsule | | Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms | | Item model number | 571320 | | Manufacturer | Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd | | Manufacturer | Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd | | Manufacturer Part Number | 571320 | | Material Features | Vegetarian | | Model Name | MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian 90 Capsules Supplement for Eye Health | | Model Number | 571320 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Primary Supplement Type | Vitamin B2 | | Product Dimensions | 7 x 7 x 11 cm; 80 g | | Special Ingredients | Carotenoids, Lutein | | Unit Count | 90.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Macushield - **Diet type:** Vegetarian - **Flavour:** Unflavoured - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7 x 7 x 11 centimetres - **Item form:** Capsule - **Item weight:** 0.08 Kilograms - **Primary supplement type:** Vitamin B2 - **Product benefits:** Eye Health Support - **Special ingredients:** Carotenoids, Lutein - **Unit count:** 90.0 count ## Images ![MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uER1NufHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: In one review I read they not suitable for people with wet macular degeneration, is it true?** A: Not true. My dad had wet, took these pills, wet disappeared month later. **Q: You advertise 90 tablets and send 30 this is wrong as i ordeted 90.please change this** A: 90 in the pack = 30 days **Q: is it exactly the AREDS formula** A: AREDS is an acronym for an Age-Related Eye Disease Study carried out by an American organisation, the National Eye Institute, which concluded that taking a daily supplement containing 500 milligrams vitamin C, 400 international units of vitamin E, 15 milligrams beta-carotene, 80 milligrams zinc, and two milligrams copper, could slow the progression of advanced are related macular degeneration (AMD).A subsequent trial (AREDS2, commencing in 2005 and lasting 5 years) involved adding or removing various compounds from the original formula, to see what effect that had. The conclusion was summarized as "Long-term use of AREDS supplements appears safe and protective against advanced AMD," said Chew. "While zinc is an important component of the AREDS formulation, based on evidence from AREDS2 it is unclear how much zinc is necessary. Omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene clearly do not reduce the risk of progression to advanced AMD; however, adding lutein and zeaxanthin in place of beta-carotene may further improve the formulation". The study also concluded there was no discernible impact on development of cataracts, although it noted that "a subgroup of participants with low dietary lutein and zeaxanthin gained some protection".Source: https://nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/050513 Based on the label information, and the details from that study, this product formulation appears to adhere to the conclusions of the AREDS 2 study, plus the addition of 10mg of meso-zeaxanthin, another compound that appears to assist in eye health. A study published in the the European Food and Technology Research journal states "a formulation containing all three macular carotenoids (typically 10 mg/day of L lutein, 2 mg/day of Z zeaxanthin and 10 mg/day of MZ meso-zeaxanthin) does appear to offer some advantages in terms of augmentation of macular pigment across its spatial profile, and in terms of improvements in visual performance in diseased and non-diseased eyes" . Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4788689/# **Q: Are these capsules suitable for vegetarians?** A: No they are made from bovine gelatine - look at the macushield veggie option its a yellow and green box with the macushield name - they are. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well *by D***M on 28 March 2026* Works well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product. *by P***. on 16 March 2026* Recommend by optician. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eye vitamines *by J***N on 31 July 2025* It is the first time that I try the vegetarian version, it seems to be very similar to the original one. Happy with the purchase and would buy again in the future. ## Frequently Bought Together - MacuShield Original+ Vegetarian – 90 Day Pack, Eye Health Supplement with Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-zeaxanthin + Vitamin B2 which Helps Support Normal Vision - Bio-Kult Everyday Multi-Strain Formulation Probiotics for Digestive System, 60 Capsules (Pack of 1) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/491858923-macushield-original-vegetarian](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/491858923-macushield-original-vegetarian) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*