Lutein 5% Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by PureBulk.com
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein 5% 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 5% is a dietary supplement by PureBulk.com 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 5% by PureBulk.com
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 carotenoid (a type of plant pigment) that accumulates in the eye. The powder form also includes maltodextrin as an inactive ingredient to make it easier to handle and measure.
Lutein is present in leafy greens and other plant foods, and your body deposits it in the macula — the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. This supplement delivers a concentrated dose in powder form.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence on lutein is mixed. For age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, lutein is rated possibly effective, meaning there's some research support but the evidence isn't definitive.
For other eye conditions — retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia — it's rated possibly ineffective based on the data we hold. If you're considering this for a specific eye condition, talk it over with your doctor about what the research actually shows for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated in adults. Clinical trials using doses up to 20 mg daily haven't turned up adverse effects.
The caution here is that while lutein in food is fine, there's not enough data on higher supplement doses to call it completely safe — so check with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have an existing health condition. Lutein is naturally present in breast milk, but the safety of taking higher supplement doses while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so use caution and talk it over with your healthcare provider.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist, so if you're on any medications, use the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to review your full list before starting.
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 5% is a single-ingredient powder that may help with age-related macular degeneration or cataracts, though the evidence is mixed. It's generally well tolerated at typical doses.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, run this past your doctor or pharmacist first — they can advise on whether 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 Jun 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 5%, straight from the product label.
| Brand | PureBulk.com |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 100 g; 3.53 oz. |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 23156 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein 5% by PureBulk.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
Derived from Tagetes erecta flowers
US Standard Measuring Spoons Spoon Size (level) milligrams 1/16 teaspoon 197 1/8 teaspoon 394 1/4 teaspoon 788
Storage
Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark
Formulation
Free of: soy, dairy, yeast, and gluten.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 400 mg (1/8 tsp) daily, or as directed by physician.
Precautions
Warning: This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.
Consult your physician before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Lutein 5% by PureBulk.com 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 5% by PureBulk.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size400 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container250 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: Maltodextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein 5% by PureBulk.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 5%. 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 5%, from the product label.
PureBulk.com
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- PureBulk.com
- City
- Roseburg
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97471
- Phone Number
- (541) 679-1500
- Web Address
- PureBulk.com
Lutein 5% by PureBulk.com: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 5%’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lutein 5%'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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