| Type | A yellow pigment from plants (a carotenoid) |
|---|---|
| On the Retina Clear label | Inside the 351 mg blend; amount not disclosed |
| Strength of evidence | Reasonable: it gathers in the macula and has been tested at 10 mg |
| Ask a professional first if | You have a rare carotenoid-related condition; for most people it is well tolerated |
Lutein has a partner, zeaxanthin, and together they color the macula, the small central patch of your retina that handles fine detail. That yellow tint helps screen out blue light, and both pigments work as antioxidants.
Retina ClearThe NIH AREDS2 trial gave people 10 mg of lutein daily along with zeaxanthin. Here, lutein is one entry in a 351 mg blend that covers 14 ingredients. If it were present at 10 mg, only a small remainder would be left for the other thirteen.
Retina ClearYou can also find it in kale, spinach, egg yolks and corn.
On the Retina Clear label: Inside the 351 mg blend; amount not disclosed. Weigh that against the amounts used in research before deciding whether the capsule suits your goals.
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Read the label first, then choose your pack
Ask for the blend breakdown, confirm the guarantee length in writing, and book an eye exam if one is due. Then decide with the facts in hand.