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Lutein 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Lake Avenue Nutrition

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lutein 10 mg is a dietary supplement by Lake Avenue Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye health, age-related macular degeneration, cataract prevention.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Zeaxanthin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains 2 active ingredients: lutein and zeaxanthin, both plant pigments (called carotenoids) found naturally in leafy greens and other foods. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eye, especially the macula, a part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.

The product also contains inactive ingredients — rice powder, modified cellulose (a plant-based binder), and magnesium stearate (a flow agent) — that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 antioxidant 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: Zeaxanthin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

For age-related macular degeneration (AMD), both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated possibly effective based on available evidence. Zeaxanthin is also possibly effective for AMD.

For other eye and health conditions listed in the research — cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, and cognitive decline — the evidence is either insufficient to rate zeaxanthin reliably or shows lutein to be possibly ineffective (for retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis). The strongest case is for AMD prevention or slowing.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lutein Zeaxanthin

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 1 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated; doses up to 20 mg daily have not produced reported side effects in trials. Zeaxanthin is also generally well tolerated at standard supplement amounts.

However, the safety data on lutein from concentrated supplements (rather than food) is limited, so use caution and talk it over with your doctor. The same applies to zeaxanthin in pregnancy and breastfeeding — food sources are fine, but there isn't enough data on concentrated supplement doses.

Both ingredients are rated likely safe for pregnancy and lactation based on available evidence, but individual circumstances matter.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lutein Zeaxanthin

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?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Zeaxanthin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

Anyone taking antidiabetes drugs should double-check this product with their pharmacist or doctor first — zeaxanthin may increase the risk of low blood sugar (a moderate interaction). No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

This product may be worth considering if you're concerned about age-related macular degeneration or want to support eye health, since both ingredients show some promise for AMD. If you take diabetes medication, check your specific drugs before starting — zeaxanthin may theoretically lower blood sugar further.

Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to see if it makes sense for you and your medical history.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.

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 Lutein 10 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Lake Avenue Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 898220017119
Net contents 180 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299335
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
898220017119
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein10 mg--
Zeaxanthin400 mcg--

Other ingredients: Rice, Powder, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Storage

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.

Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat, light, and moisture.

Formulation

Formulated without: Gluten, GMOs or Soy

Supports antioxidant activity & healthy cellular aging

Not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Consult a licensed physician, pharmacist, naturopath or other qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.

Not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. Produced in an FDA-registered, third-party audited, and cGMP-compliant facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Formulated with Lute-gen. Lute-gen is a registered trademark of Bio-gen Extracts Pvt. Ltd. Lake Avenue Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 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.

Lutein

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Marigold 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

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with
86 drugs
400 mcg per serving Form: Marigold Flower Extract

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that, along with lutein, concentrates in the macula of the eye and may help support long-term eye health. The stron...

Zeaxanthin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice, Powder, Modified Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lutein 10 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Zeaxanthin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In an animal diabetic model, zeaxanthin has hypoglycemic effects. However, population research has found that increasing intake of dietary zeaxanthin plus lutein does not decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 10 mg, from the product label.

Lake Avenue Nutrition

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Name
Madre Labs, LLC
Street Address
301 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 500
City
Pasadena
State
CA
ZipCode
91101
Web Address
lakeavenuenutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Lutein 10 mg by Lake Avenue Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lutein 10 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lutein 10 mg contains 2 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.
Will this help my macular degeneration?
Both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). That means evidence supports some benefit, but it's not definitive — talk with your eye doctor about whether this fits your particular situation and whether it makes sense alongside any other treatments you're using.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Both ingredients are rated likely safe for pregnancy and lactation based on available data. However, most of the safety information we have is about lutein and zeaxanthin from food — the data on concentrated supplements in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited. Bring this to your obstetrician or midwife before starting to make sure it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
Lutein is generally well tolerated; doses up to 20 mg daily in studies have not caused reported side effects. Zeaxanthin is also generally well tolerated at typical supplement amounts. No adverse effects are documented in our data for either ingredient at standard doses.
I take diabetes medication — is this safe for me?
Zeaxanthin in this product may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with antidiabetes drugs — a moderate concern. Check your specific medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement to be sure.
What's the difference between lutein and zeaxanthin?
Both are carotenoid pigments found in leafy greens and other plant foods. They concentrate together in the macula of the eye and have similar roles in eye health. This product contains both because research suggests they work together to support vision.
Are there any fillers or extra stuff in here?
The active ingredients are lutein and zeaxanthin. The product also contains rice powder, modified cellulose (a binder), and magnesium stearate (a flow agent) — these are inactive ingredients that help manufacture and hold the capsule together.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lutein 10 mg'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.

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The 6 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.

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 →

Zeaxanthin 4 references
  1. Montonen J, Knekt P, Jarvinen R, Reunanen A. Dietary antioxidant intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:362-6. PubMed
  2. Leermakers ET, Darweesh SK, Baena CP, et al. The effects of lutein on cardiometabolic health across the life course: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2016;103(2):481-94. PubMed
  3. Kou L, Du M, Zhang C, Dai Z, Li X, Zhang B. The Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, and Anti-Diabetic Nephritic Activities of Zeaxanthin in Diet-Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Sprague Dawley Rats. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2017;182(3):944-955. PubMed
  4. Xu X, Zhao X, Berde Y, Low YL, Kuchan MJ. Milk and Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Concentrations in Chinese Breast-Feeding Mother-Infant Dyads With Healthy Maternal Fruit and Vegetable Intake. J Am Coll Nutr 2019;38(2):179-184. PubMed

See these in context on the Zeaxanthin monograph →

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