Here is a very clever solution to the "ingredient overlap" problem often encountered when we take specialist multivitamins.
The Sutton Supplements Multivitamin Companion is specifically designed to solve the safety issue for people taking high-dose eye supplements (like Viteyes 2 or MacuShield Gold).
Why this specific supplement is useful:
Most standard multivitamins (like Centrum or supermarket brands) already contain Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Zinc. If you take a standard multivitamin plus an AREDS2 eye supplement, you risk:
Zinc Toxicity: AREDS2 already contains a very high dose of Zinc (up to 80mg). Adding a standard multivitamin on top can lead to copper deficiency or stomach issues.
Vitamin E Overload: AREDS2 provides a massive clinical dose of Vitamin E. Doubling up with a regular multivitamin is unnecessary and occasionally discouraged by doctors.
What makes the "Companion" different:
It "Strips Out" the Eye Nutrients: It is formulated without Lutein, Vitamin A, C, E, or Zinc. This ensures you aren't doubling up on what is already in your eye capsules.
It Fills the Gaps: It provides 100% of the Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) for things the eye supplements don't have, such as Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and the B-Complex range (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12).
Added Herbals: It includes CoQ10, Ginkgo Biloba, and Turmeric—ingredients often linked to circulatory and nerve health, which can support overall eye function indirectly.
Verdict:
If you are already taking a specialist AMD supplement but want the benefits of a daily multivitamin (for energy, bones, and immunity), this Sutton Supplements Companion is arguably the safest way to do it. It removes the guesswork and the risk of taking too much zinc.
Since Butterflies Eyecare developed this themselves (under their "Sutton Supplements" brand), it's a great example of that expert-led approach—using a pharmacist’s and optometrist’s knowledge to create a product that prevents common "over-supplementation" mistakes.
