This lutein softgel delivers a full 20mg per serving for eye health — the top of the dose range studied for macular protection. **Lutein** builds up in the macula, where it filters blue light and helps defend against age-related macular degeneration. The landmark AREDS2 trial used 10mg daily, so at 20mg you're getting double that studied amount in one softgel.
Because lutein is fat-soluble, it only absorbs well alongside fat. This formula handles that by suspending the lutein in safflower and MCT oil, and the label still recommends taking it with a meal containing oil or fat to help further.
Lutein also accumulates in skin, where it offers some protection against UV-induced oxidative damage, so the benefit reaches a little beyond your eyes. For long-term vision support, you're getting a clinically meaningful dose with nothing else competing for space.
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Ingredients (1)
Lutein
100%Dose
20 mg
Target
10–20 mg
Form
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Other Ingredients (3)
Medium Chain Triglyceride OilCarrier
Fractionated oils rich in C8/C10 triglycerides used as neutral carrier or anti-sticking agent
Safflower Seed OilCarrier
Light, neutral oil from safflower seeds used as a carrier in softgels for fat-soluble nutrients
SoftgelCapsule
One-piece gelatin capsule shell with a plasticizer (typically glycerin), used to encapsulate liquid or oil-based supplements
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