🌿 Ingredient Information – Visio Complex

🫐 Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

What is it?

Bilberry is a small, dark-blue berry native to Europe, particularly common in northern and central regions.

It naturally contains anthocyanins, a group of plant pigments responsible for its characteristic deep blue-purple colour.

Bilberries also contain other naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds.

Visio Complex contains Bilberry fruit extract standardised to 25% anthocyanins.

💡 Interesting Fact

Bilberries are closely related to blueberries, but there is an interesting difference between them.

While cultivated blueberries often have pale flesh beneath their dark skin, bilberries typically have dark red or purple flesh throughout the fruit.

This is because their anthocyanin pigments are distributed throughout much of the berry.

Interestingly, bilberries became associated with vision during the twentieth century, partly because of stories about British pilots eating bilberry jam during World War II.

However, scientific evidence has not confirmed the popular claim that bilberries improve night vision.

🌿 Natural Sources

Bilberries grow naturally in forests, heathlands and mountainous areas throughout northern and central Europe.

They are particularly common in Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and parts of the British Isles.

The fruits are natural sources of anthocyanins and other polyphenolic compounds.

⚡ Taurine

What is it?

Taurine is a naturally occurring amino sulfonic acid found in many tissues of the human body, including the brain, heart, muscles and retina.

Unlike most amino acids, taurine is not incorporated into proteins.

Instead, it participates in several normal physiological processes, including bile acid conjugation and cellular osmoregulation.

Visio Complex contains Taurine as one of its principal ingredients.

💡 Interesting Fact

Taurine was first isolated in 1827 from ox bile.

Its name comes from the Latin word taurus, meaning “bull.”

Despite this historical connection, taurine is not exclusively derived from bulls and occurs naturally in many animal tissues.

Interestingly, the retina contains relatively high concentrations of taurine compared with many other tissues.

Scientists continue to investigate its physiological roles in retinal cells, although this does not establish that taurine supplementation improves vision.

🌿 Natural Sources

Fish, shellfish, meat, poultry and dairy products.

Seafood, particularly certain shellfish, can be especially rich in naturally occurring taurine.

The human body can also synthesise taurine from sulfur-containing amino acids.

👁️ Lutein

What is it?

Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid belonging to the xanthophyll family.

It is found in various plants and foods and contributes to the yellow, orange and green pigmentation of many vegetables.

Lutein is one of the principal carotenoids naturally present in the macula, the central region of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.

Visio Complex contains Lutein 5% PWD.

💡 Interesting Fact

Lutein is sometimes referred to as a “macular pigment” because it accumulates naturally in the central retina.

Together with zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, it forms part of the macular pigment.

Interestingly, lutein can absorb certain wavelengths of blue light.

This optical property has attracted scientific interest in its possible physiological significance within the eye.

Unlike beta-carotene, lutein cannot be converted into Vitamin A by the human body.

🌿 Natural Sources

Kale, spinach, parsley, broccoli, peas, lettuce, corn and egg yolks.

Dark green leafy vegetables are among the richest dietary sources of lutein, although their green chlorophyll pigments often conceal its yellow-orange colour.

👁️ Zeaxanthin

What is it?

Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid belonging to the xanthophyll family.

It is structurally related to lutein and occurs naturally in various fruits, vegetables and other foods.

Zeaxanthin is one of the carotenoids present in the macula of the human retina.

Visio Complex contains Zeaxanthin 5% PWD.

💡 Interesting Fact

The name “Zeaxanthin” comes from Zea mays, the scientific name for corn, combined with the Greek-derived term xanthos, meaning “yellow.”

Zeaxanthin was historically identified in yellow corn.

Interestingly, lutein and zeaxanthin are chemically very similar, yet they are distributed differently within the retina.

Zeaxanthin is particularly concentrated in the central macular region, while lutein is more abundant in surrounding areas.

Both are components of the natural macular pigment.

🌿 Natural Sources

Yellow corn, orange bell peppers, egg yolks, goji berries, spinach, kale and certain other green vegetables.

Egg yolks contain smaller amounts of zeaxanthin than some vegetables, but their fat content can help with carotenoid absorption.

🍃 Ginkgo Biloba

What is it?

Ginkgo Biloba is a botanical ingredient obtained from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree, one of the oldest surviving tree lineages on Earth.

Its leaves contain naturally occurring compounds, including flavonoid glycosides and terpene lactones.

Ginkgo leaf extracts are widely studied for their complex phytochemical composition.

Visio Complex contains a 4:1 Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, identified on the product label as 24% phytosomes.

💡 Interesting Fact

Ginkgo Biloba is often called a “living fossil.”

Its evolutionary lineage dates back more than 200 million years, making it one of the most ancient surviving groups of trees.

Interestingly, Ginkgo trees existed long before humans appeared and survived major changes in Earth’s climate.

The species is also known for its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, which often turn a brilliant golden yellow in autumn.

Some Ginkgo trees can live for more than a thousand years.

🌿 Natural Sources

Ginkgo Biloba originates from China and is now cultivated in many parts of the world, including Europe, Japan and North America.

Its leaves are the principal botanical source used in standardised Ginkgo extracts.

🌿 Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

What is it?

Milk Thistle is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, which also includes daisies and sunflowers.

Its seeds contain a group of naturally occurring flavonolignans collectively known as silymarin.

Silymarin includes compounds such as silybin, silychristin and silydianin.

Visio Complex contains Milk Thistle seed extract, identified on the current product label as 80% phytosomes.

💡 Interesting Fact

Milk Thistle gets its name from the distinctive white markings on its green leaves.

According to traditional European folklore, these white patterns were associated with drops of milk, giving rise to the plant’s common name.

Interestingly, the compounds collectively called silymarin are concentrated mainly in the plant’s fruits, often referred to commercially as seeds.

Milk Thistle has been used in European herbal traditions for centuries and remains an important subject of phytochemical research.

🌿 Natural Sources

Milk Thistle grows naturally in the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

Its mature fruits are the principal natural source of silymarin compounds used in botanical extracts.

🍊 Citrus Bioflavonoids

What are they?

Citrus Bioflavonoids are naturally occurring plant compounds belonging to the flavonoid family.

They are found in citrus fruits and include substances such as hesperidin, naringin and eriocitrin.

These compounds contribute to the complex phytochemical composition of citrus fruits.

Visio Complex contains a 15% Citrus Bioflavonoid extract.

💡 Interesting Fact

Citrus bioflavonoids were once associated with the historical term “Vitamin P.”

In the 1930s, researchers studying citrus compounds proposed that certain flavonoids might possess vitamin-like properties.

However, bioflavonoids are not classified as essential vitamins today.

Interestingly, some citrus flavonoids are particularly concentrated in the peel and the white inner layer of citrus fruits.

This means that parts of citrus fruits commonly discarded during food preparation may contain substantial amounts of these compounds.

🌿 Natural Sources

Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, limes and other citrus fruits.

The peel and white inner layer, known as the albedo, are particularly rich sources of certain citrus flavonoids.

🥕 Beta-Carotene

What is it?

Beta-Carotene is a naturally occurring carotenoid responsible for the orange and yellow colours of many fruits and vegetables.

It belongs to the provitamin A carotenoids, meaning the human body can convert it into Vitamin A when needed.

Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal skin and the normal function of the immune system.

💡 Interesting Fact

The name “Carotene” comes from the Latin word carota, meaning “carrot.”

Although carrots are famous for their beta-carotene content, this pigment is also found in many dark green vegetables.

In these plants, the orange colour is hidden by the stronger green pigment chlorophyll.

Interestingly, consuming very large amounts of beta-carotene-rich foods can temporarily give the skin a yellow-orange tint, a harmless condition known as carotenemia.

Beta-Carotene is also fat-soluble, which means its absorption is influenced by the presence of dietary fat.

🌿 Natural Sources

Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash, spinach, kale, apricots and mangoes.

Orange vegetables and dark green leafy vegetables are particularly well-known dietary sources.

🍊 Vitamin C

What is it?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin naturally present in many fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, normal function of the immune system and normal energy-yielding metabolism.

It also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, skin, bones and cartilage and increases iron absorption.

Visio Complex contains Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid.

💡 Interesting Fact

Humans are among the relatively small number of mammals that cannot produce their own Vitamin C.

Most mammals can synthesise it internally, but humans and other primates lost this ability during evolution.

This means that Vitamin C must be obtained through the diet.

Vitamin C also played a fascinating role in maritime history. Centuries ago, sailors could spend months at sea without fresh fruit and vegetables.

The discovery that citrus fruits helped prevent scurvy eventually became one of the most famous chapters in the history of nutrition.

🌿 Natural Sources

Blackcurrants, bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and citrus fruits.

Interestingly, although oranges are famous for Vitamin C, some peppers and blackcurrants naturally contain considerably more per 100 g.

🧴 Vitamin E

What is it?

Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in several related chemical forms, including tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Because it is fat-soluble, Vitamin E is associated with the lipid components of cells and tissues.

Visio Complex contains Vitamin E in the form of D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate.

💡 Interesting Fact

Vitamin E was discovered in the early twentieth century during nutritional research.

Scientists initially identified it as a dietary factor required for normal reproduction in laboratory animals.

Interestingly, the name “Tocopherol” comes from Greek-derived words associated with childbirth and carrying.

Vitamin E is not a single compound but a family of related substances.

Alpha-tocopherol is the form preferentially maintained in human blood and tissues.

🌿 Natural Sources

Sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, avocado and spinach.

Vegetable oils, nuts and seeds are among the richest natural dietary sources of Vitamin E.

🧬 Zinc

What is it?

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in numerous normal physiological processes.

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal cognitive function, normal DNA synthesis and the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

It also contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.

Visio Complex contains Zinc in the form of Zinc Citrate.

💡 Interesting Fact

Zinc is involved in the activity of hundreds of enzymes in the human body.

It participates in processes related to protein synthesis, cell division and normal cellular metabolism.

Interestingly, zinc is naturally present in several structures of the eye, including the retina.

The human body does not have a specialised storage system for zinc comparable to iron storage, making regular dietary intake important.

🌿 Natural Sources

Oysters, beef, poultry, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, lentils, chickpeas, nuts and whole grains.

Oysters are among the richest natural dietary sources of zinc.

🛡️ Selenium

What is it?

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required in small amounts for normal physiological function.

Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and the normal function of the immune system.

It also contributes to normal thyroid function and the maintenance of normal hair and nails.

Visio Complex contains Selenium in the form of Selenomethionine.

💡 Interesting Fact

Selenium was discovered in 1817 by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius.

Its name comes from Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon.

Interestingly, selenium is incorporated into specialised proteins called selenoproteins, which participate in several normal physiological processes.

Some selenoproteins are involved in cellular antioxidant defence systems.

The selenium content of plant-based foods can vary considerably depending on the amount of selenium naturally present in the soil where they are grown.

🌿 Natural Sources

Brazil nuts, fish, seafood, eggs, meat, poultry and whole grains.

Brazil nuts can be exceptionally rich in selenium, although their selenium content varies significantly depending on growing conditions and geographical origin.

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🍃 Product Features

✔️ Alcohol-free
✔️ Gluten-free
✔️ Wheat-free
✔️ Lactose-free
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Free from artificial colors and flavorings

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🥄 Directions for Use

Recommended daily intake: 5–10 ml daily, divided into 1–2 servings.

Take before meals.

The product may be consumed directly or, if preferred, mixed with water or juice.

Use the measuring cup provided.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

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⚠️ Storage & Important Information

• Food supplement – not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet
• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake
• Keep out of reach of young children
• Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from direct sunlight
• After opening, refrigerate and use within 3 months
• Natural variations in color, taste and consistency may occur

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❓ FAQ

Q: What is Visio Complex?
A: Visio Complex is a liquid food supplement formulated with Taurine, botanical extracts, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals.

Q: Does Visio Complex contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin?
A: Yes. The formula contains both Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Q: Does Visio Complex contain Zinc?
A: Yes. It contains Zinc from Zinc Citrate. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.

Q: Which botanical extracts does Visio Complex contain?
A: The formula contains Bilberry, Ginkgo Biloba and Milk Thistle extracts, together with citrus bioflavonoids.

Q: Does Visio Complex contain Taurine?
A: Yes. Taurine is one of the principal active ingredients in the formula.

Q: Which antioxidant nutrients are included?
A: The formula contains Vitamins C and E, Zinc and Selenium, which contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Q: How should Visio Complex be taken?
A: The recommended daily intake is 5–10 ml, divided into 1–2 servings, before meals. It may be taken directly or mixed with water or juice.

Q: Does Visio Complex contain artificial colors or flavors?
A: No. According to the current label, the product contains no artificial colors or flavors.

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🔗 Additional Information

Learn more about our approach to liquid colloidal formulas on the Why Liquid page, or explore other products in our Online Store.

Food supplements are intended to complement the normal diet.

General information about food supplements is available on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) website.

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