If you're looking to support your eye health, this gummy delivers 20mg of **Lutein** and 4mg of **Zeaxanthin** per 2-gummy serving — matching the doses and 5:1 ratio used in the landmark AREDS2 clinical trial. That's the study that confirmed these carotenoids help protect the macula from blue light damage and age-related decline, so you're getting a clinically validated dose here.
Both ingredients are sourced from marigold flower extract, which is the standard and well-absorbed botanical source. What this means for you: the gummy format makes this easy to take with food, which also helps absorption since lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble.
The tradeoff with gummies is the added sugar — 3g per serving. With 45 servings per container, you're covered for about six weeks. If you want to avoid the sugar entirely, capsule-based lutein products deliver the same dose without it.
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California Gold Nutrition
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Gummies, Tropical, 90 Vegetarian Gummies
2 Gummies · 45 servings
What it does
A combination of 2 label ingredients.
Zeaxanthin
Form not confirmedGrade —
Label lists Zeaxanthin (4 mg). Benefit information is limited.
Lutein
Form not confirmedGrade —
An AREDS2 formula component; complete combinations may slow progression in selected adults with macular degeneration.
Ingredients (2)
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Calories15 kcal
- Total Carbohydrate4 g
- Total Sugars3 g
- Added Sugars3 g
Other ingredients
SucroseSweetener
Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk
Tapioca SyrupSweetener
High glycemic index similar to glucose syrup. Adds significant sugars and calories — often the primary ingredient by weight in gummy supplements. 'Organic' labeling does not change the glycemic impact.
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Fruit Juice (unspecified)Colorant
Juice or juice concentrate used primarily for natural color and flavor in gummies
Coating (unspecified)Coating
Generic tablet coating declaration where the label does not itemize the coating's components; modern aqueous film coatings are typically cellulose-based (HPMC) with a plasticizer
Citric AcidAcidulant
Natural acid derived from citrus fruits
PectinGelling Agent
Plant polysaccharide from citrus peels or apple pomace used to gel pectin-based gummies
Mixed TocopherolsAntioxidant
Natural vitamin E used as preservative
Lab testing
How to take it
With a meal containing fat
On the label
Take 2 gummies daily, with food. Best when taken as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Price check
$10.86
$0.24 / serving
Cheaper than 86% of 76 lutein supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.