Lutein 20 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein 20 mg 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
Lutein 20 mg is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 Pure Encapsulations
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: 20 mg of FloraGLO Lutein, a carotenoid (a type of plant pigment) your eyes naturally use. Lutein accumulates in the retina and is thought to filter harmful light and act as an antioxidant.
The inactive ingredients — gelatin capsule, safflower oil, beeswax, and mixed tocopherols — are excipients that help deliver the lutein.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts — meaning there is some evidence it may help, but more research is needed to be sure. For retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis, the evidence suggests it is likely ineffective at the doses used in supplements.
The data we hold does not establish effectiveness for other eye or health conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated. Studies have not found adverse effects from doses up to 20 mg daily.
However, there is not enough data on the safety of higher supplement doses to know for certain, so talk with your doctor before taking this product. Lutein is naturally present in breast milk, but the safety of taking larger supplemental doses while breastfeeding has not been well studied — if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, if you take any medications, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product is right for you.
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 may be worth considering if you are interested in eye health, particularly for age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, though the evidence is not conclusive. It is generally well tolerated at this dose.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 Jan 7, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Lutein 20 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298006505 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 7, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 185108 |
| 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), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein 20 mg by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| FloraGLO Lutein | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Safflower Oil, Beeswax, Mixed Tocopherols
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1–2 times daily, with meals.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.
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Supports ocular health
Formulation
Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
FloraGLO Lutein is a registered trademark of Kemin Industries,
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.
General
v4 code: LU1
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Lutein 20 mg by Pure Encapsulations label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lutein 20 mg by Pure Encapsulations
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel Capsule(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
FloraGLO Lutein
No knowninteractions
Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help...
FloraGLO Lutein monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Safflower Oil, Beeswax, Mixed Tocopherols. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein 20 mg by Pure Encapsulations 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 20 mg, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
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- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Lutein 20 mg by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
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What is FloraGLO Lutein?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
- 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
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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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