| Type | A yellow plant pigment |
|---|---|
| On the Retina Clear label | Inside the 351 mg blend; amount not disclosed |
| Strength of evidence | Sensible choice. It collects in the macula and was tested at 10 mg. |
| Ask a professional first if | Usually fine. Ask if you have a rare carotenoid condition. |
Lutein and its partner zeaxanthin give the macula its yellow tint. The macula is the small centre of your retina that you use for reading. The tint filters some blue light. Both pigments are also antioxidants.
Retina ClearIn the NIH AREDS2 study, people took 10 mg of lutein a day. On this label, lutein is one of 14 ingredients sharing 351 mg. If lutein alone were 10 mg, the other thirteen would split what is left.
Retina ClearFood sources: 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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Request the full blend breakdown, get the guarantee length in writing and keep your eye exams on the calendar. With those three done, the choice is yours.