Zeaxanthin

Oral Uses

• Macular degeneration

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula and retina; improves vision; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• Aging skin

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and retards skin aging. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Retinitis pigmentosa

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• Cataract

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision; retards cataract aggravation. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• Cataract prevention

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• Diabetic retinopathy

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

• General eye conditions

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision and alleviates symptoms. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

Oral Actions

• Action - Ophthalmic

  Zeaxanthin is an ophthalmic; helps to treat eye problems. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Antioxidant

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

• Action - Life extension promoter

  Zeaxanthin is a life extension promoter; promotes life extension. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Topical Uses

• Sunburn protection

  Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals and helps prevent sunburn. Apply zeaxanthin containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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

Zeaxanthin is available in capsule and softgel form.