Home > Manufacturers > Jarrow_Formulations > Lutein Lutein Lutein JR-274 Your Price: $6.97 Regular: $9.95 You Save: $2.98 Quantity: Description: Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in nature with zeaxanthin, a closely related carotenoid. Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the eyes macula and lens, as well as in the skin, breast and cervical tissues. Both lutein and zeaxanthin protect the macula from degradation normally associated with aging and oxidative stress. The macula is responsible for focus and color differentiation. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark green, leafy vegetables. While the average American intake of lutein is only 2 mg per day, other population groups consume up to 20 to 25 mg per day.Jarrow Formulas Lutein is extracted from marigold petals. Each softgel contains 20 mg elemental lutein from 40 mg lutein esters, which are naturally occurring, more stable and are well absorbed. The Inside Scoop: Supports Visual Function & Protects the Macula Ingredient Details: Lutein (from 40 mg esters) (Tagetes erecta) (Marigold petal extract) 20 mg Zeaxanthin (as esters) (Tagetes erecta) (Marigold petal extract) 1 mg Soybean oil, beeswax and mixed tocopherols. Softgel consists of gelatin, glycerin and water. Suggested Use: Take 1 softgel per day with food, or as directed by your qualified health consultant.