Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 6 Researches
6.3
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Lutein (Marigold Petal Extract) (Tagetes erecta)
20 mg
†
Zeaxanthin (Marigold Petal Extract) (Tagetes erecta)
4 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Lutein shows cardioprotective benefits
We explored how lutein, a powerful carotenoid, impacts heart health in a study involving healthy male rats. The rats were divided into groups to compare the effects of lutein with a control group and those induced with heart issues.
Our findings revealed that pre-treatment with lutein significantly reduced damage and improved heart function after induced heart problems. Specifically, lutein lowered infarct size and several harmful markers while enhancing beneficial antioxidant levels.
These promising results suggest that lutein could provide protective benefits against heart complications in future therapies.
Our findings revealed that pre-treatment with lutein significantly reduced damage and improved heart function after induced heart problems. Specifically, lutein lowered infarct size and several harmful markers while enhancing beneficial antioxidant levels.
These promising results suggest that lutein could provide protective benefits against heart complications in future therapies.
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8
We investigated the relationship between serum carotenoids, like lutein, and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using data from a nationwide survey of over 12,000 adults.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
Read More
8
Lutein shows potential heart benefits
We explored how lutein (LU) could help protect the heart from damage caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In our research, rats received LU before being induced with heart attack.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
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Most Useful Reviews
7.5
Improved heart health
1 people found this helpful
Trusted brand and a wonderful antioxidant supplement for eye health. Research shows that Lutein and Zeaxanthin can help reverse cataracts and significantly enhance glaucoma. It's an investment worth making.
Read More
7.5
Atherosclerosis prevention
Lutein positively impacts the cardiovascular system, reducing risks of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, and other vascular issues. Adequate lutein intake can prevent retinal detachment, cataracts, and other age-related eye conditions.
Read More
7.5
Heart disease risk
Carotenoid contributes to cardiovascular well-being, decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart disease. Adequate dietary lutein may help to avert retinal detachment and other age-related eye illnesses.
Read More
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 6 Researches
6.3
- All Researches
9
Lutein shows cardioprotective benefits
We explored how lutein, a powerful carotenoid, impacts heart health in a study involving healthy male rats. The rats were divided into groups to compare the effects of lutein with a control group and those induced with heart issues.
Our findings revealed that pre-treatment with lutein significantly reduced damage and improved heart function after induced heart problems. Specifically, lutein lowered infarct size and several harmful markers while enhancing beneficial antioxidant levels.
These promising results suggest that lutein could provide protective benefits against heart complications in future therapies.
Our findings revealed that pre-treatment with lutein significantly reduced damage and improved heart function after induced heart problems. Specifically, lutein lowered infarct size and several harmful markers while enhancing beneficial antioxidant levels.
These promising results suggest that lutein could provide protective benefits against heart complications in future therapies.
Read More
8
We investigated the relationship between serum carotenoids, like lutein, and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using data from a nationwide survey of over 12,000 adults.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
Read More
8
Lutein shows potential heart benefits
We explored how lutein (LU) could help protect the heart from damage caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In our research, rats received LU before being induced with heart attack.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
Read More
7
This study looked at how specific carotenoids, like lutein, affect the risk of heart attacks. We examined data from 280 heart attack cases and 560 matched controls within a large group of Chinese men and women.
We discovered that higher levels of lutein in the blood could reduce heart attack risk, with promising results showing a significant trend. However, it's important to note that not all carotenoids showed the same benefits. Our findings suggest that lutein could play a cardioprotective role.
We discovered that higher levels of lutein in the blood could reduce heart attack risk, with promising results showing a significant trend. However, it's important to note that not all carotenoids showed the same benefits. Our findings suggest that lutein could play a cardioprotective role.
Read More
4
We examined the relationship between dietary carotenoids and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in women. In our study, 73,286 female nurses reported their carotenoid intake in 1984 and were followed for 12 years. While we found that higher intakes of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene were linked to a lower risk of CAD, lutein and other carotenoids showed no significant benefit.
This suggests that while certain carotenoids may support heart health, lutein alone might not be effective in reducing heart attack risks.
This suggests that while certain carotenoids may support heart health, lutein alone might not be effective in reducing heart attack risks.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.2
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
7.5
Improved heart health
1 people found this helpful
Trusted brand and a wonderful antioxidant supplement for eye health. Research shows that Lutein and Zeaxanthin can help reverse cataracts and significantly enhance glaucoma. It's an investment worth making.
Read More
7.5
Atherosclerosis prevention
Lutein positively impacts the cardiovascular system, reducing risks of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, and other vascular issues. Adequate lutein intake can prevent retinal detachment, cataracts, and other age-related eye conditions.
Read More
7.5
Heart disease risk
Carotenoid contributes to cardiovascular well-being, decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart disease. Adequate dietary lutein may help to avert retinal detachment and other age-related eye illnesses.
Read More
7.5
Skin and heart support
Lutein, at 20 mg, and Zeaxanthin, at 4 mg, supports vision by preventing cataracts. It also benefits skin and cardiovascular health, boasting antioxidant properties. I periodically take these small softgels alongside other eye supplements.
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7.5
Vision maintenance
Lutein enhances visual function and helps maintain good vision, potentially acting as a prophylactic against cataracts and retinal dystrophy. It may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
7.5
Improved heart health
1 people found this helpful
Trusted brand and a wonderful antioxidant supplement for eye health. Research shows that Lutein and Zeaxanthin can help reverse cataracts and significantly enhance glaucoma. It's an investment worth making.
7.5
Atherosclerosis prevention
Lutein positively impacts the cardiovascular system, reducing risks of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, and other vascular issues. Adequate lutein intake can prevent retinal detachment, cataracts, and other age-related eye conditions.
7.5
Heart disease risk
Carotenoid contributes to cardiovascular well-being, decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart disease. Adequate dietary lutein may help to avert retinal detachment and other age-related eye illnesses.
7.5
Skin and heart support
Lutein, at 20 mg, and Zeaxanthin, at 4 mg, supports vision by preventing cataracts. It also benefits skin and cardiovascular health, boasting antioxidant properties. I periodically take these small softgels alongside other eye supplements.
7.5
Vision maintenance
Lutein enhances visual function and helps maintain good vision, potentially acting as a prophylactic against cataracts and retinal dystrophy. It may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
8
We investigated the relationship between serum carotenoids, like lutein, and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using data from a nationwide survey of over 12,000 adults.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
Our analysis revealed that higher levels of lutein, along with other carotenoids, were linked to lower rates of CVD, especially heart attacks and strokes.
This suggests that increasing carotenoid concentrations could serve as a protective factor against serious cardiovascular events.
8
Lutein shows potential heart benefits
We explored how lutein (LU) could help protect the heart from damage caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In our research, rats received LU before being induced with heart attack.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
We observed that LU treatment reduced markers of heart damage, improved heart function, and showed beneficial changes in various cardiac proteins. However, while these findings are promising, they are based on an experimental model, which means further studies in humans are needed to confirm real-world effectiveness.
2
Lutein supplements show no heart benefit
We aimed to find out if taking lutein and omega-3 supplements could help lower the risk of heart problems in older adults with age-related macular degeneration.
In a large study, over 4,200 participants were randomly assigned to receive either these supplements or a placebo while being monitored for almost five years.
Unfortunately, we found that neither lutein nor the omega-3s made a significant difference in reducing heart attack risk or other cardiovascular issues.
In a large study, over 4,200 participants were randomly assigned to receive either these supplements or a placebo while being monitored for almost five years.
Unfortunately, we found that neither lutein nor the omega-3s made a significant difference in reducing heart attack risk or other cardiovascular issues.
7
This study looked at how specific carotenoids, like lutein, affect the risk of heart attacks. We examined data from 280 heart attack cases and 560 matched controls within a large group of Chinese men and women.
We discovered that higher levels of lutein in the blood could reduce heart attack risk, with promising results showing a significant trend. However, it's important to note that not all carotenoids showed the same benefits. Our findings suggest that lutein could play a cardioprotective role.
We discovered that higher levels of lutein in the blood could reduce heart attack risk, with promising results showing a significant trend. However, it's important to note that not all carotenoids showed the same benefits. Our findings suggest that lutein could play a cardioprotective role.
4
We examined the relationship between dietary carotenoids and the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in women. In our study, 73,286 female nurses reported their carotenoid intake in 1984 and were followed for 12 years. While we found that higher intakes of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene were linked to a lower risk of CAD, lutein and other carotenoids showed no significant benefit.
This suggests that while certain carotenoids may support heart health, lutein alone might not be effective in reducing heart attack risks.
This suggests that while certain carotenoids may support heart health, lutein alone might not be effective in reducing heart attack risks.
References
- Wang M, Tang R, Zhou R, Qian Y, Di D. The protective effect of serum carotenoids on cardiovascular disease: a cross-sectional study from the general US adult population. Front Nutr. 2023;10:1154239. doi:10.3389/fnut.2023.1154239
- Abdelmonem M, Ibrahim SM, Essam RM, Amin HAA, Abd-Elmawla MA. Lutein exerts its cardioprotective effect against the experimental model of isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction via MIAT/miR-200a/Nrf2/TXINP pathway. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2021;35:e22899. doi:10.1002/jbt.22899
- Ouyang B, Li Z, Ji X, Huang J, Zhang H, et al. The protective role of lutein on isoproterenol-induced cardiac failure rat model through improving cardiac morphology, antioxidant status via positively regulating Nrf2/HO-1 signalling pathway. Pharm Biol. 2019;57:529. doi:10.1080/13880209.2019.1649436
- Bonds DE, Harrington M, Worrall BB, Bertoni AG, Eaton CB, et al. Effect of long-chain ω-3 fatty acids and lutein + zeaxanthin supplements on cardiovascular outcomes: results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174:763. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.328
- Koh WP, Yuan JM, Wang R, Lee YP, Lee BL, et al. Plasma carotenoids and risk of acute myocardial infarction in the Singapore Chinese Health Study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2011;21:685. doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2009.12.005
- Osganian SK, Stampfer MJ, Rimm E, Spiegelman D, Manson JE, et al. Dietary carotenoids and risk of coronary artery disease in women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:1390.
