Look for dry eyes

Blicka

  • Extract from Swedish wild blueberries
  • Lutein and zeaxanthin from calendula
  • Organic astaxanthin
  • Omega-3 from Norwegian pollock
  • Vitamins A and DHA contribute to normal vision
  • Vitamin A helps maintain normal mucous membranes

A common cause of tired and strained eyes is long hours in front of a screen. Blicka is developed to help and support the strained eye and is based on DHA-rich sesame oil and vitamin A. DHA contributes to normal vision and vitamin A helps to maintain normal mucous membranes and vision. Blicka also contains anthocyanin-rich blueberry extract and calendula extract along with important antioxidants.

DHA important for the eye

At the back of the eye is the retina, a thin membrane that lines the inside of the eyeball. The retina contains all our millions of photoreceptor cells, known as rods and cones, which receive and register the light that enters the eye when you look at something. The photoreceptors then convert the light into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain via the optic nerve. The rods can detect differences in brightness and help you see in dim light or darkness. The omega-3 fatty acid DHA makes up 50-70% of the fatty acids found in the outer segments of the rods in the retina. DHA helps maintain normal brain and vision function. This health benefit is achieved with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.

Yellow spot - indispensable for the eye and eyesight

The yellow spot is a small part of the retina that plays a very important role in our ability to see. It's what allows us to see clearly and make out details. The blue light emitted from digital screens is very energy intensive, the retina cannot stop it and it reaches the rods and cones in the eye socket where it causes oxidation. The yellow spot depends on certain nutrients to function optimally, with lutein and zeaxanthin playing a major role.

Yellow spot - rich in lutein

Lutein is a substance found in yellow and orange vegetables and leafy greens, among others. The yellow spot is very rich in lutein and links to several important properties of the eye are seen. Among other things, it has a protective effect against harmful light, while lutein protects cells against free radicals. A lack of lutein in the yellow spot is thought to affect the eye's ability to filter out harmful light and affect the eye's ability to see clearly.

Contents per daily dose:2 capsulesDRI*
omega-3400 mg**
-from DHA250 mg**
-from EPA100 mg**
Blueberry extract150 mg**
-from anthocyanins37.5 mg**
Marigold extract60 mg**
-from lutein10.5 mg**
-from zeaxanthin2.1 mg**
Rutin25 mg**
Quercetin25 mg**
Silver fir bark extract80 mg**
-from polyphenols12 mg**
Astaxanthin4 mg**
Beta-carotene (provitamin A)1600 µg
-compares to vitamin A800 µg100%
*DRI = % of daily reference intake. **DRI not established.

Ingredients: Concentrated fish oilfrom Norwegian pollock(Pollachius virens), gelatine (bovine), blueberry extract from Swedish blueberry(Vaccinium myrtillus), bark extract from silver fir(Abies alba), lutein and zeaxanthin from calendula extract(Calendula officinalis), humectant (glycerol), rutin and quercetin from buckwheat extract(Fagopyrum esculentum), 2 % organic astaxanthin (NO-ØKO-01) from microalgae(Haematococcus pluvialis), medium chain triglycerides (MCT) from coconut, anti-caking agent (silica), natural beta-carotene(Blakeslea trispora), surface treatment agent (beeswax).

Dosage: 2 capsules per day with a meal. Recommended intake should not be exceeded.

Dietary supplements should not be used as an alternative to a varied diet. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.

Store in a dry place at room temperature, away from sunlight and out of reach of children.


Product type
 Food supplements

Durability and storage
 Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from sunlight. Keep out of the reach of small children. Shelf life 24 months.

Batch labeling
 YES

Gluten
 NO

Lactose
 NO

Milk protein
 NO

Animal origin
 YES

Vegan
 NO

Ok for Pregnant & Breastfeeding
 YES

Organic
 NO

Certifications
 FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), EFTA (European Free Trade Association)

Plastic/plastic (regarding packaging)
 NO

How long should you eat Blicka?

-The ingredients in Blicka support the eye as long as you eat the capsules every day. It's not a cure or anything, it should be eaten continuously.

What are anthocyanins?

-It is a type of flavonoid and also a dye that makes blueberries purple/blue. They are potent antioxidants that give blueberries many of their healthy properties.

What is Silver fir bark extract?

-European silver fir grows wild in Slovenia's forests and from its bark antioxidants are extracted in the form of polyphenols with similar properties to the perhaps better known pycnogenol, which is extracted from French beach pine. The polyphenols in silver fir are of low molecular weight, making them more easily absorbed by the body than many other antioxidants.

What is astaxanthin?

-It is a strong antioxidant and a red pigment found in some algae and also in fish that eat these algae such as salmon, crabs, krill and lobster. It's where they get their red colour. Astaxanthin is increasingly popular in eye supplements because of its antioxidant properties.