Lutein 5% Powder 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein 5% Powder 400 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 5% Powder 400 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.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% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.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 powder contains one active ingredient: lutein, a plant pigment (carotenoid) that accumulates in your eyes. Each 400 mg serving delivers 5% lutein by weight.
There are no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts — two eye conditions linked to aging. The evidence for other conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and necrotizing enterocolitis rated as possibly ineffective or insufficient.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated in adults. Clinical doses up to 20 mg daily have not caused adverse effects in trials.
However, long-term safety data on higher supplement doses is limited, so it's worth checking with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for lutein in our data. Still, ask your pharmacist to double-check your specific medications if you're unsure.
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.
If you're concerned about eye health as you age, lutein may be worth a conversation with your eye doctor or pharmacist — the evidence for AMD and cataracts is promising. Since interaction data is clean and it's well tolerated, the main caution is making sure the dose fits your individual health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.
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% Powder 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000IXQ711 |
| Net contents | 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 331193 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| 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% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein | 20 mg | -- |
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Formula
Lutein 5% Powder 400 mg per serving
Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Free of: Soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 400 mg (about 1/6 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool, dark place. Contents sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.
General Statements
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Lutein 5% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.com label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lutein 5% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.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 container1250 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 & interactionsLutein 5% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 5% Powder 400 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 5% Powder 400 mg, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- bulksupplements.com
Lutein 5% Powder 400 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 5% Powder 400 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 5% Powder 400 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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