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Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin 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

Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin is a dietary supplement by Health Thru 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 Isomers. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru 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 product contains 2 active ingredients: lutein (20 mg) and zeaxanthin isomers (4 mg). Both are carotenoids—pigments naturally found in your eyes and other parts of the body that help filter harmful light and protect against oxidative stress.

The softgel capsule also contains inactive ingredients including safflower oil, beef gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, purified water, and sunflower lecithin to deliver the actives.

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 macular 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).

Lutein is rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, the two eye conditions with the most established evidence. For other conditions—retinitis pigmentosa, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia—the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.

Zeaxanthin is also rated possibly effective for AMD. For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the evidence is insufficient to make a reliable rating, meaning we don't yet have enough data to know whether it helps.

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.

Both lutein and zeaxanthin are generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. Lutein at doses up to 20 mg daily has not caused adverse effects in the data we hold.

Neither ingredient has documented adverse effects from supplement use. For pregnancy and lactation, both are rated likely safe.

That said, the data on supplement doses in pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited—lutein and zeaxanthin occur naturally in foods and breast milk, but high-dose supplements haven't been well studied in these settings. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (for type 2 diabetes or any form requiring medication), check your exact medication names with the search tool on this page before starting. Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when paired with these drugs.

No other medication interactions are documented for lutein.

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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 is a straightforward lutein-and-zeaxanthin combination aimed at AMD and general eye health. If you take diabetes medication, check your specific drugs with the tool below before starting—zeaxanthin has a theoretical risk of lowering blood sugar further.

Otherwise, it's generally well tolerated. Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any other medications.

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 Jul 25, 2024.

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 with 4mg Zeaxanthin, straight from the product label.

Brand Health Thru Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 819193020371
Net contents 180 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316644
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), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
819193020371
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein20 mg--
Zeaxanthin Isomers4 mg--

Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Beef Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Purified, Sunflower Lecithin

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Free of: Milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, sesame, soy, and corn. Non-GMO, gluten free, soy free

Manufactured in a cGMP Compliant U.S.A. Facility.

Non GMO

cGMP

Gluten free

Precautions

Caution: Before using any dietary supplement, pregnant or lactating women should consult with a physician or health professional.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed. Store between 15 degrees - 30 degrees C (59 degrees to 86 degrees F).

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)

Health Thru Nutrition is a registered trademark of EPIC. LutePro is a trademark of Health Thru Nutrition.

Formula

Supports healthy eyes featuring: LutePro functional lutein

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults: Take one (1) softgel daily preferably with a meal, as a dietary supplement or as recommended by your healthcare professional.

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Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru Nutrition label

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Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru Nutrition

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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
20 mg per serving Form: Marigold

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 Isomers

Interacts with
86 drugs
4 mg per serving Form: Marigold

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 Isomers monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru Nutrition Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Zeaxanthin Isomers 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Zeaxanthin Isomers

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin 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.

Zeaxanthin Isomers1 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
Zeaxanthin Isomers full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin, from the product label.

Health Thru Nutrition

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Name
Health Thru Nutrition
Street Address
30 New York Avenue
City
Westbury
State
NY
ZipCode
11590
Phone Number
1-866-319-6299
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Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin by Health Thru Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin 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 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin 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?
Lutein is rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and so is zeaxanthin—meaning there's some evidence they may help, but it's not definitive. Talk with your eye doctor about how this fits into your overall AMD plan.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
Both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated likely safe in pregnancy. That said, high-dose supplements haven't been well studied in pregnancy, so it's worth checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start to make sure it's the right choice for you.
Can I take this while I'm breastfeeding?
Both ingredients are rated likely safe while breastfeeding. Lutein and zeaxanthin naturally appear in breast milk, but the safety of higher supplement doses hasn't been thoroughly studied, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are lutein and zeaxanthin, and why are they in the same product?
They're both carotenoids—plant pigments your eyes naturally contain. They work together to filter harmful light and protect eye tissue from oxidative stress, which is why they're often combined for eye-health support.
Are there any side effects from these ingredients?
At typical supplement doses, both lutein and zeaxanthin are generally well tolerated. Lutein at doses up to 20 mg daily hasn't caused adverse effects in the data we have.
I take a diabetes medication. Can I take this?
Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when paired with antidiabetes drugs. Before you start, use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drug name—your pharmacist can help you decide if it's safe.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin’s Ingredients

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

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

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with 86 drugs

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 strongest evidence relates to slowing progres...

Read the full Zeaxanthin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lutein 20 mg with 4mg Zeaxanthin'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 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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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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