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Best Lutein 20 mg
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical30 servings
2 of 3 actives reach a studied dose, 1 falls short.
Dose 2 of 3 reach a studied dose
- Gluten Free
How it scores
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s)
30 per container
- Lutein as Lutemax 2020 Marigold flower extract 20 mg †
- Zeaxanthin as Lutemax 2020 Marigold flower extract 4 mg †
- Meso-Zeaxanthin >= 1 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water.
Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 softgel daily, with or without food, or more, as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician.
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Warfarin ·Methotrexate ·Tobramycin ·Metformin ·Antineoplastic_agents
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Does the dose do anything?
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Lutein
At the studied dose20 mg / day studies used 0.66-30 mg · 33 studies
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Zeaxanthin
At the studied dose4 mg / day studies used 2-24 mg · 5 studies
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Meso-Zeaxanthin
Below the studied range1 mg / day studies used 2-24 mg · 5 studies
You'd need about 2× as much to reach the studied dose.
What it's studied for
- Lutein and zeaxanthinA
Higher lutein and zeaxanthin levels
Inflammation & oxidative stress
- Macular pigment densityA
Higher macular pigment density
Eye & vision
- Visual acuityA
Sharper vision
Eye & vision
- Attention and focusB
Improve attention and concentration
Attention & executive function
- Executive functionB
Improve executive function
Attention & executive function
Doctor's Best
82/100Doctor's Best shows a mixed trust profile, with visible transparency signals and a product-specific COA, but the provided materials do not establish broad, independently verified quality control.
- ✓ Third-party tested
- ✓ Effective dosing
- ✓ Premium ingredients
