Dosage · Supplement
Lutein & Zeaxanthin: dosage and how to take it
10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day with fat.
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- Grade B
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The evidence in words
How much to take
10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day (the AREDS2 amounts), with fat.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Lutein & Zeaxanthin; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
They form macular pigment that filters blue light and quenches oxidative stress in the retina.
Bottom line
Genuinely evidence-based for at-risk eyes (AREDS2). 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin with a meal.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day with fat.
Goes with
- Lutein & ZeaxanthinFull Lutein & Zeaxanthin monographEvidence grade B
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