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Zeaxanthin 5% Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Zeaxanthin 5% label
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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Zeaxanthin 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

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.

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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
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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 pigment found naturally in foods like leafy greens, egg yolk, and corn. It's the same compound your eye naturally accumulates in the macula — the central part of your retina — where it filters blue light and protects cells from oxidative damage.

The powder form lets you mix it into drinks or food; there are no inactive fillers listed.

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 and macular health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Cataracts, Asthenopia (eye strain), Glaucoma, Macular telangiectasia type 2, Retinopathy of prematurity — and 4 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, Glaucoma, Retinopathy of prematurity, Asthenopia (eye strain), and more.

Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss in older adults. For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold — meaning trials are either too limited or results aren't yet clear enough to say 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 is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. In pregnancy, dietary amounts from food are safe, but concentrated supplements haven't been well studied — so use caution and talk with your OB or pharmacist for personalized advice.

The same applies to breastfeeding: food sources are fine, but data on concentrated supplements is limited.

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 antidiabetes drugs — medications that lower blood sugar — check with your pharmacist before starting zeaxanthin. There's a theoretical risk it could lower your blood sugar further, though the practical risk remains unclear.

Your doctor or pharmacist can help you decide if monitoring is needed.

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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.

If you're concerned about age-related macular degeneration, zeaxanthin is worth discussing with your eye doctor. Anyone taking blood sugar medication should check with their pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk with your doctor — there isn't enough data on supplements at this concentration to say either way.

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 Oct 22, 2021.

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 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 253996
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--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

New - BulkSupplements Xeaxanthin 5% Powder (100 Grams)

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: added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 100 mg once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician. Use an accurate milligram scale to measure.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

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Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com label

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Zeaxanthin 5% 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Zeaxanthin 5% by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Zeaxanthin 5% interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Zeaxanthin 5% interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Zeaxanthin

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
Zeaxanthin full monograph & interactions
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
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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.
What exactly is zeaxanthin, and where does it come from?
Zeaxanthin is a yellow pigment called a carotenoid that your body finds in leafy greens, egg yolk, corn, and other foods. It naturally collects in your eye's macula, where it protects cells from light damage and oxidative stress.
Does zeaxanthin actually prevent or treat macular degeneration?
Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss as we age. That's the condition with the most evidence behind it. For other conditions listed here, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Is zeaxanthin safe during pregnancy?
Getting zeaxanthin from food is safe during pregnancy. For concentrated supplements like this powder, though, safety hasn't been well studied. Talk with your OB or pharmacist to decide whether it's right for you.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Food sources of zeaxanthin are fine while breastfeeding. We don't have enough data on concentrated supplements at this strength, so ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's appropriate for your situation.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
No adverse effects were reported in our data at typical supplement doses. Zeaxanthin is generally well tolerated overall.
I'm on a blood sugar medication — is this supplement safe for me?
Theoretically, zeaxanthin might lower blood sugar further when combined with antidiabetes drugs, which could raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — they can advise whether monitoring is needed or whether it's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Zeaxanthin 5%’s Ingredients

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

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

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.

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 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

See these in context on the Zeaxanthin monograph →

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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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