General Dosage
2-4 mg daily, typically combined with 10-20 mg lutein
Maximum dose: 10 mg/day used safely in research; no formal upper limit established
Zeaxanthin Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 2-4 mg daily, typically combined with 10-20 mg lutein
Timing: With a fat-containing meal for enhanced absorption • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| AMD prevention | 2 mg daily with 10 mg lutein | Strong |
| Macular pigment support | 2-4 mg daily | Strong |
| General eye health | 2 mg daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 10 mg/day used safely in research; no formal upper limit established
Timing & Absorption
With a fat-containing meal for enhanced absorption
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Research Group (2013). Lutein + zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids for age-related macular degeneration: the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) randomized clinical trial. JAMA. DOI PubMed
- Bone RA, Landrum JT, Mayne ST, et al. (2001). Macular pigment in donor eyes with and without AMD: a case-control study. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. PubMed