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Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Source Naturals

Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO 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 6 mg with FloraGLO is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, antimicrobial and antifungal, skin and wound care.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals

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.
  • “FloraGLO Marigold flowers extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (120 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains two active ingredients: lutein 6 mg (from FloraGLO marigold flower extract) and zeaxanthin. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids — yellow-orange plant pigments that accumulate in the retina and are thought to protect your eyes from light damage and oxidation.

The inactive ingredients are red beet, gelatin, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, and silica.

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 possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, according to the evidence we have on file. For other conditions in this product, the evidence is either insufficient to rate or suggests it's ineffective — retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotizing enterocolitis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia don't show reliable support.

Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for AMD as well. The evidence for zeaxanthin in cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia is insufficient to rate.

The strongest case for either ingredient is eye health in aging.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes 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.

Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated — studies show doses up to 20 mg daily have not caused adverse effects. Zeaxanthin is also generally well tolerated at typical supplement amounts.

Both are rated likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, though the data on higher supplement doses during pregnancy and lactation is limited. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes 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, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). No other medication interactions are documented for lutein or the zeaxanthin in this product.

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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 supplement is aimed at people concerned about age-related eye health, where lutein and zeaxanthin have some research support. If you take diabetes medications, check your specific drugs before starting — zeaxanthin may theoretically lower blood sugar further.

Both ingredients are generally well tolerated, and the supplement has no documented interactions from lutein itself. Run your medications through the tool on this page, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Nov 22, 2022.

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 6 mg with FloraGLO, straight from the product label.

Brand Source Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 021078000525
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 274889
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
021078000525
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein6 mg--
Zeaxanthin240 mcg--
FloraGLO Marigold flowers extract120 mg--

Other ingredients: Red Beet, Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Antioxidant carotenoid

Lutein is a potent antioxidant carotenoid found in abundance in fruits and green leafy vegetables. Lutein is also one of the dominant pigments found in the macular region of the retina in the eye. In the macula, lutein is selectively accumulated from plasma and filters out visible blue light and ultraviolet light. This filtering process serves to protect the retina from photic damage or other oxidative damage. Source Naturals Lutein with FloraGLO is extracted from the marigold flower and purified by an exclusive patented process.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 capsule daily with a meal.

Precautions

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Capsules filled by weight, not by volume.

Formulation

Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, soy or wheat. Contains no artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Brand IP Statement(s)

FloraGLO Lutein is a registered trademark of Kemin.

Copyright SOURCE NATURALS, INC.

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 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals label

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Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

FloraGLO Marigold flowers extract

No known
interactions
120 mg per serving

Tagetes (marigold) is a group of flowering plants used in traditional medicine and as a source of plant pigments like lutein. Human evidence for most...

FloraGLO Marigold flowers extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Red Beet, Gelatin, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Individual Drug Interactions

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0 of the 1 ingredient in Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO, from the product label.

Source Naturals

Name
Source Naturals, Inc.
Street Address
P. O. Box 2118
City
Santa Cruz
State
CA
ZipCode
95062
Web Address
www.sourcenaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals: Common Questions

Does Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO by Source Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO 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 6 mg with FloraGLO contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Does this supplement actually help prevent macular degeneration?
Lutein and zeaxanthin are both rated possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration based on the evidence we have on file. That means there's reasonable research backing, but it's not a guarantee. Talk with your eye doctor about whether lutein and zeaxanthin fit into your eye health plan.
Is lutein safe to take every day?
Yes — lutein at typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated, and studies show doses up to 20 mg daily haven't caused adverse effects. This product's 6 mg is well within that range. The caution in our data is that most of the safety evidence comes from food sources rather than supplements, so check with your doctor if you have specific health concerns.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated likely safe during pregnancy. However, the safety data is limited for higher supplement doses, and most evidence comes from food sources rather than concentrated supplements. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy.
What's FloraGLO?
FloraGLO is a marigold flower extract — a branded source of lutein and zeaxanthin. It's a standardized botanical ingredient used in eye health supplements. We don't have component-level interaction data on file for this particular extract blend.
Does this help with cataracts?
Lutein is rated possibly effective for cataracts. That means there's some research support, but it's not a proven cure or prevention. If cataracts are a concern, talk with your eye doctor about all your options.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Zeaxanthin and lutein are rated likely safe during breastfeeding. That said, the data on concentrated supplement doses while nursing is limited — most evidence is from food sources. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's the right choice for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 6 mg with FloraGLO’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Tagetes

Tagetes (marigold) is a group of flowering plants used in traditional medicine and as a source of plant pigments like lutein. Human evidence for most health benefits is very limited, and the...

Read the full Tagetes monograph → 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 6 mg with FloraGLO'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 7 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 →

Tagetes 1 reference
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

See these in context on the Tagetes monograph →

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