Suggested dosing of Lutein
6-20 mg/day
Suggested uses of Lutein
Prevention of macular degeneration
Efficacy
Correlation between high intake of lutein and lower incidence of macular degeneration and cataracts
Lutein adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
N/A
Warnings
Contraindications
N/A
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Lutein
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Yellow pigment concentrates in macula, filters out blue light that can damage retina
