A Completely Safe, Non-Drug,
Natural Approach
to Normalizing Eye Function and Vision
Flavay® has been sold world-wide for vascular health and
extensively tested in humans for more than 50 years. The vascular
protective activity of Flavay® has been established by
many significant studies, demonstrating several important ways
in which Flavay® may protect the vascular health of the
eyes. Flavay® can protect the eyes from free radical damage,
support overall circulatory function, reinforce collagen structures
of the retina, enhance the eyes ability to visually adapt
to different light environments, and protect the health of the
eye and retina.
Protecting the Smallest Blood
Vessels in the Eyes
The health of the eyes depends to a great extent on the integrity
of the fine vessels that supply blood to the area. Research
shows that Flavay® has the capacity to improve visual
performance in various ways.
Flavay® actually strengthens collagen in vascular walls
and capillaries (the smallest vessels), making the vessels stronger
and more elastic. Flavay® alters the membrane receptor
conformation of vascular walls, reducing the damaging effects
of the destructive enzymes elastase, collagenase and hyaluronidase,
by preventing them from attaching to and degrading vascular
walls. Flavay® further prevents destruction of vascular
walls by preventing the attachment to membranes of histamine
and hyaluronidase, both of which can decrease the strength of
vessel walls. Thus, in addition to preventing the root causes
of vessel occlusion, Flavay® strengthens vessels, thereby
reducing the risk of a rupture or hemorrhage, and helping to
prevent and relieve vascular fragility.
In clinical trials of patients with various types of retinal
diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy,
retinitis pigmentosa, and hemorrhagic and hypertensive retinopathy,
all persons given Flavay® showed significant improvement
following therapy. Flavay® has been shown to reduce pressure
in ophthalmic membranes by preventing abnormal leakage of fluids
into the orbital cavity and tissues.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinopathy is especially a problem for diabetics, who suffer
from greatly increased capillary permeability in their eyes.
The vascular wall and eye lens of a diabetic are especially
aggravated due to the nature of the disease.
There are basically two types of diabetic retinopathy, the
background type and the proliferative type. The background type
is characterized by microaneurisms (small sacs which develop
as a result of excessive vascular dilation), intraretinal hemorrhages,
yellowish waxy exudates, and swelling of the macula. The proliferative
type is characterized by the development of new vessels in the
retina and disk, proliferation of fibrous tissue, vitreous hemorrhage
and detachment of the retina. In either case, diabetic retinopathy
is one of the leading causes of blindness, and any agent that
can help to stem the effects of retinopathy is of value.
Many clinical studies conducted in Europe show that Flavay
greatly improved symptoms in patients with diabetic retinopathies
and maculopathies. In one study of 26 diabetic ophthalmic patients,
100 to 200 mg per day of Flavay® proved of therapeutic
value in controlling vascular incidents, which are characteristic
of diabetic retinopathy. Several weeks of treatment resulted
in noteworthy improvement in vascular incidents, with reduced
microaneurisms and diminished exudations, and overall improvement
in capillary fragility. The vision of those taking Flavay®
not only stopped decreasing, but even improved. Flavay®
protected cells against free radical damage, and it sealed the
microbleedings in the retina that obscure vision.
Clinical studies have conclusively demonstrated Flavays®
ability to stabilize microcapillaries in the retinal membranes
and it has therefore been licensed in France for treating diabetic
retinopathy. This shows that Flavay® should be part of
the daily nutritional regimen of every diabetic person.
Improving Visual Performance
in the Dark After Glare
Double-blind studies have demonstrated that Flavay® may
significantly improve visual performance in the dark after glare.
In one study of 100 workers who sit in front of computer monitors
or drive for a living, the administration of 200mg per day of
Flavay® enhanced visual adaptation from bright light.
This is the ability of the eyes to see well in a low-light situation
after being adjusted to bright light. In the eyes, a substance
known as rhodopsin, or visual purple, affects visual acuity
in low light. Rhodopsin is made by vitamin A and Flavay appears
to enhance the speed of rhodopsin activity, making it easier
to go from high to low light. Thus, just as Flavay® enhances
the activity of vitamin C in the body, it enhances an important
function of vitamin A.
"Radical Scavenger Effect"
of Flavay®
Protected by U.S. Patent No. 4,698,360
Flavay® is the productused in the actual experimentsby
which Dr. Jack Masquelier established and patented the "radical
scavenger effect."
"[A] method for preventing and fighting
the harmful biological effects of free radicals
in the organism of warm blooded animals and more especially
human beings, namely cerebral involution, hypoxia following
atherosclerosis, cardiac or cerebral infarction, tumour
promotion, inflammation, ischaemia, alterations of the
synovial liquid, collagen degradation, among others.
The method consists in administering to said animals
and especially to human beings an amount, efficient
against said effects, of a plant extract with a proanthocyanidins
content which has a radical scavenger effect"Dr.
Jack Masquelier, U.S. Patent No. 4,698,360.
The powerful free radical scavenging protection of Flavay®
is especially beneficial to the eyes, with its delicate microcapillaries.
Free Radicals, Cataracts and
Macular Degeneration
In the presence of oxygen, ultraviolet light generates free
radicals or precursors, and oxidative damage to lens proteins
leads to increasing opacity. In the young, repair mechanisms
exist, but as we age they become progressively less effective.
It has been hypothesized, through both animal and human studies,
that oxidation is involved in all types of cataracts and of
age-related macular degeneration. A number of epidemiologic
studies have found that age-related eye diseases consumed significantly
less antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, than did persons
who did not develop those eye conditions. Research shows that
Flavay® dramatically extends the lifetime of vitamin C
in the body, Flavay® provides its own powerful antioxidant
protection to the eyes and its tiny blood vessels, and Flavay®
enhances the protective effect of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin
E) in the eye and retina.
Proven Safety of Flavay®
After more than 50 years of human use, no adverse effects have been observed.
Furthermore, intensive biological, toxicological, pharmacological and analytical
research was conducted for the purpose of registering it as a medicine in France
and other countries in Europe. In one study, daily doses of up to 35,000 mg
for six months were determined to cause no adverse effects. Flavay® was
also clinically tested, in particular for all sorts of symptoms related to venolymphatic
insufficiencies (strenghthening veins, improving circulation and reducing edema
and inflammations). The spin-off is a goldmine of data: The rigorous testing
to meet the standards required by the health ministries of France, Germany and
other European countries demonstrate that Flavay® is highly bioavailable,
nontoxic, nonallergenic, noncarcinogenic, nonmutagenic, will not cause birth
defects, and is completely safe.
Dr. Masqueliers unequaled manufacturing process has been conducted
for half a century at the very same facilities in France, and under the
control of French Pharmaceutical inspection. These time-proven standards
serve as a reliable assurance of the quality, consistency, bioavailability
and safety of Flavay®.
Who can take Flavay®?
Everyone, from the very young to elderly. Flavay® has no known contraindications
(conditions under which it should not be used). Flavay® is completely safe
and nontoxic. In fact, clinical trials have been conducted in which pregnant
women (troubled by varicose veins and other circulatory problems in the
legs) safely used Flavay®.
Why Trust Flavay®
Consumers need to know that the marketplace is full of imitations, various
extracts and derivative forms of Dr. Masqueliers scientifically
proven and patented complex. Unfortunately, many have even used Dr. Masqueliers
name and research in unauthorized ways to promote illegitimate products.
Flavay® is the name you can trust for the precisely
defined active polyphenol complex patented and perfected by the inventor, Dr.
Jack Masquelier, validated by the French Ministry of Health and documented by
a library of research consisting of many patents and hundreds of scientific
papers, articles, doctorate theses, lectures and presentations. For quality,
consistency, bioavailablity and safety, consumers may rely upon Flavay®.
Best Protection for the Health
of Your Eyes and Retinas
Now available in the United States, Flavay®
is the actual product that has been licensed and sold in France
for protection against diabetic retinopathy. As discussed above,
Flavay® can protect the eyes from free radical damage,
support overall circulatory function, reinforce collagen structures
of the retina, enhance the eyes ability to visually adapt
to different light environments, and protect the health of the
eye and retina.
Statements made herein have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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