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Dietary supplement

Lutein 20 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson Laboratories

Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Lutein 20 mg is a dietary supplement by Bronson Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye health, age-related macular degeneration, cataract prevention.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: 20 mg of lutein per softgel capsule. Lutein is a carotenoid (a type of plant pigment) found naturally in leafy greens and other foods; your body uses it to support eye health.

The softgel also contains inactive ingredients—gelatin, safflower oil, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and purified water—that help deliver the lutein.

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 protection.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Asthenopia (eye strain), Cataracts, Central serous retinopathy, Diabetic retinopathy, Dry eye — 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 "Possibly Ineffective" for Retinitis pigmentosa.

Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, the two eye conditions with the most research support. The evidence for other retinal and developmental conditions covered in our data—retinitis pigmentosa, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia—rates as possibly ineffective.

If you're taking this for eye health, talk with your doctor about whether it fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lutein

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

Lutein from food is well tolerated, and supplement doses up to 20 mg daily haven't caused adverse effects in the studies we reviewed. The safety notes flag a caution: while lutein in food is fine and it's naturally present in breast milk, there isn't enough data on higher supplement doses in pregnancy and lactation, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lutein

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That doesn't mean you're in the clear with every medication—it means our monograph for lutein lists none.

Before you start, ask your pharmacist or doctor to review your full medication list with this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Lutein 20 mg is generally well tolerated and may help with age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, though the evidence is modest. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first because safety data on supplement doses in these situations is limited.

No interactions with medications are documented, but it's always smart to confirm with your own healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 2021.

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 20 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 716563511012
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 19, 2021
DSLD ID 257566
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
716563511012
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein20 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Safflower Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, purified Water

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Safeguards against damaging free radicals and promotes overall eye health Eye health

Made in USA

General Statements

EST 1960

Discover the Bronson Difference

For information call 1-800-235-3200

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 softgel once daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

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.

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Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lutein

No known
interactions
20 mg per serving

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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Safflower Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 20 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 20 mg, from the product label.

Bronson Laboratories

Name
Bronson Laboratories
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Phone Number
1-800-235-3200
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Lutein 20 mg by Bronson Laboratories interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 20 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lutein 20 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 lutein work for my dry eyes or general eye strain?
The evidence we have supports lutein for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. We don't have effectiveness data on dry eyes or eye strain, so ask your eye doctor whether lutein is a good fit for what you're experiencing.
What exactly is lutein?
Lutein is a carotenoid—a pigment naturally found in leafy greens, corn, and egg yolks. Your eyes accumulate it in the retina, where it may help protect against age-related damage.
Is 20 mg per day a safe dose?
Yes. Lutein at doses up to 20 mg daily has not caused adverse effects in the studies we reviewed, and this product falls at that ceiling. It's generally well tolerated.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Lutein is naturally present in breast milk, but there isn't enough safety data on higher supplement doses during lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you right now.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The softgel capsule contains gelatin, safflower oil, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and purified water. These help deliver the lutein but are not active ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 20 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lutein 20 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.

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 2 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 →

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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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