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Healthy Eyes Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Terry Naturally

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Healthy Eyes against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Healthy Eyes is a dietary supplement by Terry Naturally with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for dry eyes and eye strain, joint pain and inflammation, immune and general wellness support.Based on those ingredients, 775 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex, Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Healthy Eyes has three active ingredients. Lutein and astaxanthin are both antioxidants meant to support eye health, while black currant fruit extract provides additional antioxidant compounds.

The product also contains several inactive ingredients—vegetable cellulose capsule, cellulose powder, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—which are standard fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Eye health and vision support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Asthenopia (eye strain), Cataracts, Central serous retinopathy, Choroideremia, Diabetic retinopathy — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Cataracts.
  • Also on file: Lutein is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Diabetic retinopathy, Dry eye, Glaucoma, Myopia, and more.

The evidence for what this product actually does is limited. Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts based on the data we hold.

For black currant and astaxanthin, the evidence we have is insufficient to rate their effectiveness—meaning the research either isn't there yet or isn't solid enough to draw firm conclusions about whether they work for any condition. If eye health support is your goal, talk with your pharmacist about what the current evidence really shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Black Currant Lutein Astaxanthin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Black currant is safe in food amounts, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so use caution and check with your doctor first. Astaxanthin is generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety data are limited; the safety data advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Lutein from typical supplement doses is generally considered safe. In one trial of black currant seed oil, a small number of participants reported mild diarrhea 2 to 10 days after starting.

Astaxanthin may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or red-colored stools, especially at higher doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Black Currant Lutein Astaxanthin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Astaxanthin, Black Currant.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 776 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, apixaban, or aspirin)—black currant may increase bleeding risk. Also flag any seizure medications (phenothiazines) with your pharmacist.

If you take any prescription drug your liver breaks down, mention astaxanthin to make sure it won't interfere.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Healthy Eyes may interest you if you're looking for eye-health support with lutein, though the evidence for the other two ingredients is still being built. If you take blood thinners, seizure medications, or any prescription drugs metabolized by your liver, check with your pharmacist first—the interactions here are real enough to matter.

Start by running your medications through the checker on this page.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Healthy Eyes, straight from the product label.

Brand Terry Naturally
Barcode (UPC) 367703232061
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2015
DSLD ID 51751
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
367703232061
IngredientAmount% DV
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract150 mg--
Lutein10 mg--
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex2 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose powder, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Source Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

V VEGAN

EuroPharma

Formulation

Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, or preservatives.

General Statements

Product of Finland

UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED

- Powerful natural antioxidants protect eyes from the damaging effects of free radicals - Reduces eye fatigue and supports visual acuity - Supports healthy eye muscle strength*

Supports Eye and Vision Health* For Your Good Health Terry

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: 2 capsules daily.

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare practitioner before using.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Formerly Berry Healthy Eyes

Formula

This antioxidant-rich formula containing astaxanthin, lutein, and black currant supports healthy eye function.

with Astaxanthin

General

JC 34 91 + 3(5,6)EP L23206.02

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Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally label

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Healthy Eyes label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract

Interacts with
140 drugs
150 mg per serving Form: Anthocyanins

Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjo...

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract monograph & interactions

Lutein

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flower extract

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help...

Lutein monograph & interactions

Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex

Interacts with
671 drugs
2 mg per serving Form: {Blend (Metabolite, constituent, extract, isolate, or combination of any of these)}, Microalgae

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise...

Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose powder, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Source Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally Drug Interactions

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775Drugs
775 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex 671
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract 140

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Healthy Eyes interact with 775 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Healthy Eyes interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Healthy Eyes with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex2 drug types · 671 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces cytochrome CYP2B6 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces CYP3A4 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) Natural Astaxanthin Complex full monograph & interactions

Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract2 drug types · 140 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a constituent of black currant seed oil, appears to have antiplatelet effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenothiazines

Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Black currant seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is some concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines, although there is no evidence that black currant seed oil causes seizures. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with GLA, although none experienced an actual seizure. In another report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose 4 grams daily, which contains GLA, was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) fruit extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Healthy Eyes, from the product label.

Terry Naturally

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Name
EuroPharma, Inc.
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
(866) 807-2731
Web Address
www.EuroPharmaUSA.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally: Common Questions

Does Healthy Eyes by Terry Naturally interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Healthy Eyes has a known interaction with 775 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Healthy Eyes contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does this have any fillers?
Yes, it does. The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, and inside you'll find cellulose powder, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. These are standard inactive ingredients used in supplements.
Is black currant safe to take as a supplement?
Black currant the berry is safe in food, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied. The safety data advises caution, so check with your doctor before starting.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Lutein is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Black currant and astaxanthin don't have enough safety data during pregnancy or breastfeeding—astaxanthin specifically advises against use during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
What does lutein do?
Lutein is an antioxidant. In our data, it's possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. It doesn't have any documented interactions with medications.
What are the most common side effects?
Black currant may cause mild diarrhea. Astaxanthin may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or red-colored stools. Both are generally well tolerated, but if you notice anything unusual, tell your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind Healthy Eyes’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Black Currant

Interacts with 140 drugs

Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjoyed safely as a food and is popular as a...

Read the full Black Currant monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Lutein

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help slow progression of age-related macular...

Read the full Lutein monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Astaxanthin

Interacts with 671 drugs

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise benefits. Early human studies are promis...

Read the full Astaxanthin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Healthy Eyes's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Black Currant 6 references
  1. Guivernau M, Meza N, Barja P, Roman O. Clinical and experimental study on the long-term effect of dietary gamma-linolenic acid on plasma lipids, platelet aggregation, thromboxane formation, and prostacyclin production. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty A PubMed
  2. Fa-lin Z, Zhen-yu W, Yan H, et al. Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment. Phytother Res 2010;24 Suppl 2:S209-13. PubMed
  3. Holman CP and Bell AF. A trial of evening primrose oil in the treatment of chronic schizophrenia. J Orhtomolecular Psych 1983;12:302-304.
  4. Vaddadi KS. The use of gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid to differentiate between temporal lobe epilepsy and schizophrenia. Prostaglandins Med 1981;6(4):375-379. PubMed
  5. Norred, C. L. and Brinker, F. Potential coagulation effects of preoperative complementary and alternative medicines. Alt Ther 2001;7(6):58-67.
  6. Puri BK. The safety of evening primrose oil in epilepsy. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Essential Fatty Acids 2007;77:101-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Black Currant monograph →

Lutein 2 references
  1. Brown L, Rimm EB, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:517-24. PubMed
  2. Chasan-Taber L, Willett WC, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid and vitamin A intakes and risk of cataract extraction in US women. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:509-16. PubMed

See these in context on the Lutein monograph →

Astaxanthin 3 references
  1. Kupcinskas L, Lafolie P, Lignell A, et al. Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection: A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled
  2. Kistler, A., Liechti, H., Pichard, L., Wolz, E., Oesterhelt, G., Hayes, A., and Maurel, P. Metabolism and CYP-inducer properties of astaxanthin in man and primary human hepatocytes. Arch.Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):665-675. PubMed
  3. Choi HD, Youn YK, Shin WG. Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2011;66:363-369. PubMed

See these in context on the Astaxanthin monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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