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Oral Uses
- Macular degeneration
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.
- Aging skin
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
- Retinitis pigmentosa
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.
- Cataract
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision; retards cataract aggravation. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.
- Cataract prevention
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.
- Diabetic retinopathy
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.
- Dry eye syndrome
Lutein improves vision; alleviates dry eye; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with fish oil.
Oral Actions
- Action - Antioxidant
Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
- Action - Ophthalmic
Lutein is an ophthalmic; helps to treat eye problems. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
- Action - Immune enhancer
Lutein is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
- Action - Anti-aging
Lutein is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
- Action - Life extension promoter
Lutein is a life extension promoter; promotes life extension. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
Recommended Dosage
Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.
Cautions & Side Effects
Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney and liver disease is unknown.
Available Forms
Lutein is available in capsule and softgel form.
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