| Type | Yellow plant pigment (carotenoid) |
|---|---|
| On the Retina Clear label | Inside the 351 mg blend; amount not disclosed |
| Strength of evidence | Good: it builds up in the macula and was studied at 10 mg |
| Ask a professional first if | You have a known carotenoid-related condition (rare); otherwise generally well tolerated |
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two pigments that give the center of your retina, the macula, its yellow tint. They filter blue light and act as antioxidants.
Retina ClearThe NIH AREDS2 study used 10 mg of lutein a day with zeaxanthin. Retina Clear lists lutein inside a 351 mg blend of 14 ingredients, so it cannot hold 10 mg without leaving very little for the other thirteen.
Dark leafy greens, egg yolks and corn are the usual food sources.
In Retina Clear: Inside the 351 mg blend; amount not disclosed. Compare this with the amounts in research before deciding whether the capsule fits your goals.
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Before you decide
Ask for the blend breakdown, then choose your pack
A short list keeps you in charge: see the full amounts, book an eye exam if you are due one, and read the 180-day terms before you pay.