AREDS Lutein + Formula
by VisiVite · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of AREDS Lutein + Formula by VisiVite: Vitamin C 500 mg, Vitamin E 268 mg, Zinc 40 mg, Copper 1.0 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 500 mg | 556% | 2,000 mg · 25% at label max |
| Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 268 mg | 1,787% | 1,000 mg · 27% at label max |
| Zinc (Zinc Oxide) | 40 mg | 364% | 40 mg · 100% at label max |
| Copper (Cupric Oxide) | 1.0 mg | 111% | 10,000 mcg · 10% at label max |
| Lutein (Marigold petal extract) | 10 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: Is based upon the National Eye Institute’s Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which showed that specific Anti-Oxidants and Zinc support the health of the retina. Lutein is substituted for the beta-carotene used in AREDS, for improved absorption and safety in people with smoking histories.
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Recommended intake: Take two capsules daily all at once, or one capsule twice daily with meals.
Precautions re: Children: Keep out of reach of children
Storage: Store at room temperature
Precautions re: All Other: Tamper resistant package. Do not use if outer seal is broken.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).