Safety Profile
Overall safety rating: Generally Safe
Meso-Zeaxanthin Side Effects & Safety
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Potential Side Effects
- Very well tolerated at recommended doses
- Mild carotenodermia possible at high intakes
- Rare gastrointestinal discomfort
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- High-dose beta-carotene may compete for carotenoid absorption
- Orlistat and other fat-absorption inhibitors reduce bioavailability
- No significant drug interactions reported at standard doses
Maximum Dose
Do not exceed: 20 mg/day studied without adverse effects; standard dose is 10 mg
References
- Nolan JM, Power R, Stringham J, et al. (2016). Enrichment of Macular Pigment Enhances Contrast Sensitivity in Subjects Free of Retinal Disease: Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials — Report 1. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. DOI PubMed
- Akuffo KO, Nolan JM, Howard AN, et al. (2015). Sustained supplementation and monitored response with differing carotenoid formulations in early age-related macular degeneration. Eye. DOI PubMed