🧴 Product Overview

NOW Foods Lutein & Zeaxanthin delivers 25 mg of lutein and 5 mg of zeaxanthin per softgel, sourced from marigold flower extract (Lutemax® 2020). This non‑GMO, kosher-certified supplement is presented in a small, easy-to-swallow softgel with sunflower oil and mixed tocopherols to aid absorption Verywell Health+15NOW Foods+15Fruitful Yield+15.

Key Benefits

• Supports visual function and macular health: These carotenoids concentrate in the macula, helping filter high-energy blue light and reduce oxidative stress to support contrast sensitivity and recovery from bright light exposure Verywell Health+8NOW Foods+8nhc.com+8.
• Blue-light protection: Targets digital eye strain from screens and bright light NOW FoodsSwanson Vitamins.
• May support cognitive function and mood: Present in neural tissue, these pigments help maintain normal brain health, positive mood, and optimal stress response Wikipedia+15NOW Foods+15Vitacost+15.
• Sleep quality optimization: Could reduce sleep latency and nighttime awakenings to support more restful sleep eBay+5NOW Foods+5Healf+5.

Supplement Facts (per Softgel)

• Lutein (from Tagetes erecta, Lutemax 2020): 25 mg
• Zeaxanthin (from Tagetes erecta, Lutemax 2020): 5 mg
• No established Daily Value for these ingredients Verywell Health+15NOW Foods+15Vitacost+15Vitacost+2Professional Supplement Center+2nhc.com+2.

Other Ingredients

Sunflower oil, gelatin capsule (bovine, BSE-free), glycerin, water, and mixed tocopherols (non‑GMO soy oil). Free of yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or sesame. Manufactured in GMP‑certified facility Professional Supplement Center+3iHerb+3Vitacost+3.

Suggested Use

Take one softgel daily with a fat-containing meal to support optimal absorption Verywell Health+6NOW Foods+6Vitacost+6.

⚠️ Warnings & Certifications

• Intended for adults only. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a health condition.
• Not evaluated by the FDA, not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease iHerb+3NOW Foods+3Professional Supplement Center+3Vitacost+1Amazon+1.
• Non-GMO and Kosher-certified.
• Produced in a GMP facility that may process allergen ingredients—but no allergens are added directly.

📚 Context & Effectiveness

Scientific data on lutein and zeaxanthin remain mixed:

• The AREDS2 trial found that supplementing with lutein/zeaxanthin (10 mg/2 mg) significantly slowed progression of intermediate AMD—but mainly in groups with low baseline dietary intake or formulations excluding beta‑carotene. The combination reduced risk of advanced AMD by ≈ 25% in suitable subgroups tsemporium.com+4nhc.com+4Professional Supplement Center+4Amazon+15Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15.
• However, a 2023 Cochrane review concluded that supplementation alone showed little overall impact on AMD progression among broader populations Verywell Health+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
• Observational studies support a link between higher dietary/supplement intake and lower risk of nuclear cataracts, but evidence isn’t definitive Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.

Experts emphasize getting lutein and zeaxanthin through a balanced diet rich in leafy greens, eggs, orange/yellow produce, and fatty fish, alongside supplements if needed HealthVerywell HealthVerywell Health.

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