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Zeaxanthin with Lutein Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

Zeaxanthin with Lutein label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Zeaxanthin with Lutein 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 with Lutein is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 2 active ingredients. 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. 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 with Lutein by BIOVEA

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

This softgel delivers 2 active ingredients: lutein and zeaxanthin, both carotenoids your eyes accumulate to protect the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision). The softgel shell is made from gelatin, and the formula also contains purified water, glycerin, beeswax, and caramel powder as inactive ingredients to hold and deliver them.

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 protection.
  • 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. Zeaxanthin is also possibly effective for AMD.

For other conditions listed — retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cognitive decline — the evidence in our data is either insufficient to rate or suggests the supplement may not work. The bottom line: there's a decent case for both ingredients in eye-health supplements aimed at AMD and cataract prevention, but don't expect them to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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.

Both lutein and zeaxanthin are generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. Lutein has been studied up to 20 mg daily with no reported adverse effects.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data on both ingredients is rated likely safe, though the safety notes flag that supplement doses — not food sources — haven't been thoroughly studied in these settings. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether a supplement dose is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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.

The main medication type to double-check is antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications). Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with these drugs.

Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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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.

Zeaxanthin with Lutein may be worth considering if you're concerned about age-related macular degeneration or cataracts and want to add these protective carotenoids to your routine. If you take any blood sugar medications, or any other prescriptions, check them first — the interaction tool on this page is your first step.

Then confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 with Lutein, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423024769
Net contents 30 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208092
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
818423024769
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein12 mg--
Zeaxanthin4 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, purified Water, Glycerin, Beeswax, Caramel powder

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Compliant Gluten free

Formulation

Gluten free

General Statements

Premium quality guaranteed 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity or our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Guaranteed premium quality

Eye health

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA label

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Zeaxanthin with Lutein label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Lutein

No known
interactions
12 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with
86 drugs
4 mg per serving

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: Gelatin, Purified Water, Glycerin, Beeswax, Caramel powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Zeaxanthin 86

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 2 ingredients in Zeaxanthin with Lutein 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 with Lutein 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 with Lutein, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Zeaxanthin with Lutein by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Zeaxanthin with Lutein 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 with Lutein contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, the safety data focuses on food sources, not concentrated supplements, so there isn't enough data on higher doses in these settings. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
Does lutein actually prevent cataracts?
Lutein is possibly effective for cataracts based on the data we have — meaning there's some evidence, but it's not definitive. It's a reasonable addition to an eye-health strategy, but it's not a guaranteed preventive.
What are lutein and zeaxanthin, and why are they in eye supplements?
Both are carotenoids — pigments your eyes naturally contain and concentrate in the macula to help protect it from damage. Your body doesn't make them, so you get them from food or supplements. That's why they're paired in products aimed at eye health.
Can I take this if I'm on diabetes medication?
Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when taken with antidiabetes drugs. Check your exact medication through the tool on this page, then confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — they know your full medical picture.
What side effects should I watch for?
Lutein and zeaxanthin are both generally well tolerated, and lutein has been safely studied at doses up to 20 mg daily with no reported adverse effects. Serious side effects are not the concern here; your main step is making sure it doesn't interact with your other medications.
Will this help with Alzheimer's disease?
The evidence for zeaxanthin in age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease is insufficient to rate — we don't have reliable data. If cognitive health is your goal, this supplement isn't supported for that purpose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Zeaxanthin with Lutein’s Ingredients

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

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

Zeaxanthin with Lutein'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 6 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 →

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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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