Suggested Dosing
6-20 mg/day
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Suggested Uses
Prevention of macular degeneration
Efficacy
Correlation between high intake of lutein and lower incidence of macular degeneration and cataracts
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
N/A
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Warnings
Contraindications
N/A
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Pregnancy & 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.Previous
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Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Yellow pigment concentrates in macula, filters out blue light that can damage retina
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