Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 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.
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Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Micro Ingredients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye health, age-related macular degeneration, cataract prevention.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 with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients
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 softgel contains one active ingredient: zeaxanthin, 50 mg per serving. Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid—a natural pigment found in plants—that concentrates in your eyes and brain.
The product also contains a vegetarian softgel capsule as the delivery vehicle.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition that can develop as you get older. For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the evidence in our data isn't established enough to rate its effectiveness.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Zeaxanthin is generally well tolerated at the amounts used in supplements. Dietary sources like dark leafy greens are fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but the safety of concentrated supplement forms hasn't been well studied in these situations.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs, double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—zeaxanthin may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
You might consider this product if you're interested in eye health, particularly for age-related macular degeneration. If you take diabetes medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since zeaxanthin may lower blood sugar.
It's generally well tolerated, though pregnant and breastfeeding people should discuss it with their healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.
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 with Zeaxanthin 50 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Micro Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X002D7VZML |
| Net contents | 240 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 231768 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Zeaxanthin | 1600 mcg | -- |
| Lutein | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Softgel
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Formulation
Vegan
Soy Non-GMO Gluten-free
Free of: soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, corn.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily. For best results, please consult your physician.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
If pregnant/lactating or taking any medications, please consult your physician prior to use.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place.
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 with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients
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 Servings per container240 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: Vegetarian Softgel. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lutein with Zeaxanthin by Micro Ingredients does interact with one medication type: through its zeaxanthin content, it may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
This is a Moderate severity interaction. In animal studies, zeaxanthin has shown blood-sugar-lowering effects, though population research hasn't found that increased dietary zeaxanthin and lutein intake reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
Before you start this supplement, run your diabetes medications through the interaction checker below. If you take antidiabetes drugs, your doctor or pharmacist should weigh whether zeaxanthin is right for you and whether any dose adjustments are needed.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
0 of the 1 ingredient in Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.
Metformin XrGlucophage XR
How Metformin Xr interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMiglitolGlyset
How Miglitol interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Miglitol interactionMuraglitazarPargluva
How Muraglitazar interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
How Nateglinide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Nateglinide interactionPioglitazoneActos
How Pioglitazone interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Pioglitazone interactionPramlintideSymlin
How Pramlintide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Pramlintide interactionRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
How Repaglinide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Repaglinide interactionRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
How Rosiglitazone Maleate interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Rosiglitazone Maleate interactionSaxagliptinOnglyza
How Saxagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Saxagliptin interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
How Semaglutide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Semaglutide interactionSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
How Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
How Sitagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Sotagliflozin interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Tirzepatide interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Tolbutamide interactionTroglitazoneRezulin
How Troglitazone interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Troglitazone interactionVildagliptinGalvus
How Vildagliptin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Vildagliptin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
How Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interacts with Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg, from the product label.
Micro Ingredients
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- Micro Ingredients
- Street Address
- 21660 Copley Dr.
- City
- Diamond Bar
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91765
- Phone Number
- 1-844-836-8200
- Web Address
- www.microingredients.com
Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg by Micro Ingredients: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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 monographZeaxanthin
Interacts with 86 drugsZeaxanthin 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 & How We Checked
Lutein with Zeaxanthin 50 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 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.
Zeaxanthin 5 references
- Montonen J, Knekt P, Jarvinen R, Reunanen A. Dietary antioxidant intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:362-6. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Addo EK, Gorka JE, Allman SJ, et al. Ocular Effects of Prenatal Carotenoid Supplementation in the Mother and Her Child: The Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Pregnancy (L-ZIP) Randomized Trial - Report Number 2. Ophthalmol Sci 2024;4(5):100537. PubMed
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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