NOW Foods Lutein 20 mg

NOW Foods · Softgel · 20 mg

Price/day

€0.20

Dose

20 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€18.00

Transparency Index

6.8/10

Acceptable Great value for hitting 20 mg lutein daily without paying a premium.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

20 mg lutein supports macular pigment and visual performance, especially in those with low carotenoid intake.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.20/day for 20 mg FloraGLO is very competitive, especially at 90 servings.

Product quality 7.0/10

GMP-certified production, stable oil base, and ingredient source disclosed.

Label honesty 7.0/10

Clean label — lutein and zeaxanthin listed separately with no exaggerated claims.

Third-party testing 5.0/10

No NSF or USP certification; internal testing per manufacturer.

Product Description

NOW Foods uses FloraGLO lutein in compact softgels with safflower oil. Each serving delivers 20 mg lutein plus trace natural zeaxanthin from marigold flowers.

What We Like

Very low daily cost
Oil-based softgel: Carotenoids require fat for absorption
Non-GMO statement from NOW Foods
Simple formulation without additional vitamins

What We’re Missing

No official third-party certification such as NSF
Zeaxanthin only in trace amounts
Softgels are not vegan

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel daily with a fat-containing meal. Those who already eat plenty of leafy greens can limit use to high screen-time periods.

Other Lutein & Zeaxanthin products

Life Extension Lutein/Zeaxanthin 20 mg

7.4/10

Recommended

Ingredient dossier

Xanthophyll carotenoids that concentrate in the macula. Strong evidence for slowing AMD progression (25% reduction in AREDS2). Also studied for contrast sensitivity, glare, and cognitive function.

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