Nutrient Database

Lutein

antioxidant

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

With fatty mealFasting safe

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Overview

Carotenoid concentrated in the macula of the eye.

Top 5 food sources

Kalespinachegg yolkscornorange peppers
Expert consensus: Strong

Often combined with zeaxanthin. 10mg daily is the studied dose.