Lutein 20 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by up&up
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 up&up 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 up&up
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: lutein, a naturally occurring yellow pigment found in leafy greens and other foods. Your body doesn't make lutein on its own, so you get it from food or supplements.
The softgel also contains inactive ingredients — soybean oil, gelatin, corn oil, glycerin, beeswax, and lecithin — which help deliver the lutein.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts — conditions that affect how the eye ages. The evidence for other eye conditions (retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity) and lung conditions in newborns points to it being possibly ineffective for those uses.
If you're taking it for eye health as you age, there's some support for that; if you had other reasons in mind, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether lutein is the right choice.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated. In trials, doses up to 20 mg daily — the amount in this product — did not produce adverse effects.
That said, most safety data comes from food sources and lower supplement doses. Higher supplement doses haven't been well studied, so use caution and check with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health concerns.
Lutein is naturally present in breast milk, but safety of larger supplement doses during breastfeeding isn't well established.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. If you take any medications, you can search them on this page for confirmation, but this product and lutein carry no known drug interactions in our data.
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 a straightforward single-ingredient supplement with no known medication interactions and no documented adverse effects at this dose. It's possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts if you're looking to support eye health as you age.
Before you start — particularly if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical conditions — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for you.
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 Mar 25, 2013.
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 | up&up |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 070030624675 |
| Net contents | 30 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 20013 |
| 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) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein 20 mg by up&up, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Corn Oil, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, lecithin
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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.
General
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Brand IP Statement(s)
(c) 2012 Target Brands, Inc.
FloraGLO(R) lutein is extracted and purified by an exclusive, patented process. Protected by U.S. Patents #5,382,714 and # 5,648,564. FloraGLO(R) is a registered trademark of Kemin Industries, Inc.
General Statements
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ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT** Lutein helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant.** Lutein is one of the most abundant carotenoids in fruits, vegetables and plants and can be found in the macula of healthy eyes.**
EXP 07/15 2MN1456
ACTUAL SIZE
helps support eye health** ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT**
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: For adults, take 1 softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, ask a doctor before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly closed.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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 up&up 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 up&up
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 Amounts shown are per serving.
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...
Lutein monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Corn Oil, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein 20 mg by up&up 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.
Lutein 20 mg by up&up: Common Questions
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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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