Lutein + Zeaxanthin

Tier 2 — promising · Eye health · AMD

Protects eyes against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50. The AREDS2 trial (4,203 people) added lutein 10 mg + zeaxanthin 2 mg to the AREDS formula: the primary analysis showed no significant overall reduction in progression, but prespecified subgroup analyses found ~10% further progression reduction vs AREDS alone and ~26% in participants with the lowest dietary lutein intake. These nutrients also filter blue light and support contrast sensitivity. Most adults on Western diets fall short of optimal intake from food. Take with a…

Dose: 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day with a fat-containing meal (AREDS2 formula)