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Zeaxanthin 5% Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Zeaxanthin 5% is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye and macular health, age-related macular degeneration (amd), protection from blue light.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Zeaxanthin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Zeaxanthin 5% 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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: zeaxanthin, a carotenoid (a type of plant pigment) concentrated to 5% purity. There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 and macular health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, Macular telangiectasia type 2, Asthenopia (eye strain), Visual development, Retinopathy of prematurity — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Zeaxanthin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Zeaxanthin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cataracts, Retinopathy of prematurity, Asthenopia (eye strain), Visual development, and more.

Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition affecting central vision as you age. For other conditions on file — age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia — the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Zeaxanthin

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Zeaxanthin from food is generally well tolerated. The supplement itself is generally well tolerated at typical amounts.

During pregnancy, dietary sources are fine, but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied, so caution is advised — talk with your doctor about whether to use it. The same goes for breastfeeding: food sources are fine, but there isn't enough data on concentrated supplements, so check with your healthcare provider.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 matched ingredient 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 any diabetes or blood-sugar-lowering medication, check it against zeaxanthin before you start. Monitor yourself for symptoms of low blood sugar (shakiness, sweating, confusion, fatigue) and let your provider know you're adding this supplement.

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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 some safety-information gaps remain.

Zeaxanthin may help with age-related macular degeneration if that's a concern for you. If you take diabetes medication, double-check with your pharmacist before starting — there's a moderate theoretical risk of low blood sugar.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding? Your doctor or pharmacist can give you personalized advice.

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 Apr 23, 2024.

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 Zeaxanthin 5%, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001N1IU2L
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 311914
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
100 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
100 mg
Servings per container
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X001N1IU2L
IngredientAmount% DV
Zeaxanthin5 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bulksupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Eye vitamins for vision Vitamins for eyes Eye supplements Eye vitamin

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 100 mg once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale.

New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

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.

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Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size100 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with
86 drugs
5 mg per serving Form: Marigold flower extract

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 stron...

Zeaxanthin monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Zeaxanthin 5% 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.

Zeaxanthin1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In an animal diabetic model, zeaxanthin has hypoglycemic effects. However, population research has found that increasing intake of dietary zeaxanthin plus lutein does not decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Zeaxanthin 5%, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zeaxanthin 5% 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?
Zeaxanthin 5% 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.
Will zeaxanthin help my eyesight as I get older?
It's possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects your central vision. For other age-related vision or cognitive concerns, we don't have enough evidence to say whether it helps.
Is this safe to take every day?
Yes, zeaxanthin is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. Just watch for it if you're on diabetes medication — check with your pharmacist first.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
It's rated likely safe, but concentrated supplements in pregnancy and breastfeeding haven't been studied much. Eating zeaxanthin-rich foods is fine, but talk with your doctor before adding a concentrated supplement to be safe.
What exactly is zeaxanthin?
It's a carotenoid — a pigment found naturally in plants, especially leafy greens and some colorful fruits. Your body needs it for eye health, particularly the part of your eye involved in detailed vision.
Does this product have any fillers or additives?
No — this is zeaxanthin powder with no inactive ingredients listed.

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Sources & How We Checked

Zeaxanthin 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.

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The 4 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 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

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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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