How to Treat a Fever Blister. Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, are caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus. You wake up one morning with a tingling or burning sensation on your lip and know immediately what's coming within the next day or two: a painful cold sore, also known as a fever blister. Cold sores are caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).
Lutein is called a carotenoid vitamin. It is related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. Foods rich in lutein include broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, orange pepper, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, and squash. Lutein is absorbed best when it is taken with a high-fat meal.
Lutein May Decrease Your Risk of Macular Degeneration. by George Torrey, Ph.D. Lutein is the dominant component in the peripheral retina. Dr. Johanna M. Seddon and associates at Harvard University found that 6 mg per day of lutein led to a 43% lower risk for macular degeneration (1). Lutein supplements are available in soft-gel capsule form.