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Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vision Supplements Tested by ConsumerLab.com

Vision Supplements Review (with Lutein and Zeaxanthin)

Vitamin E Supplements, Cream, and Oil Tested by ConsumerLab.com

Vitamin E Supplements Review

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The vision supplement I take is based on the AREDS2 formula, but it contains a lot of zinc -- 80 mg in the recommended daily serving. Is it necessary, and safe, to take this much zinc every day?

AREDS information on the safety of supplements containing high levels of zinc, including vision supplements.

Is it true that taking glucosamine might make my glaucoma worse?

Learn if taking glucosamine may make glaucoma worse, including overall impact on eye health.

Which supplements are helpful for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

Find out which vitamins & supplements are helpful for macular degeneration (AMD), such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and others used in the AREDS studies.

Supplements for Macular Degeneration -- woman getting eye examination

Can castor oil eye drops improve or dissolve cataracts? Is castor oil or tea tree oil helpful for other eye conditions such as blepharitis or dry eye?

Can castor oil eye drops help cataracts and glaucoma? Find out if caster oil eye drops are safe to use, and if they help for other conditions. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Castor Oil for Cataracts? -- bottle of castor oil and dropper

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ConsumerLab.com finds lutein & zeaxanthin supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant may help prevent macular degeneration and improve vision

6/12/2007

Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component — Seven products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases

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Product Reviews (2)

Vision Supplements Review (with Lutein and Zeaxanthin)

Vitamin E Supplements Review

CL Answers (4)

The vision supplement I take is based on the AREDS2 formula, but it contains a lot of zinc -- 80 mg in the recommended daily serving. Is it necessary, and safe, to take this much zinc every day?

Is it true that taking glucosamine might make my glaucoma worse?

Which supplements are helpful for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

Can castor oil eye drops improve or dissolve cataracts? Is castor oil or tea tree oil helpful for other eye conditions such as blepharitis or dry eye?

Recalls & Warnings (8)

1/16/2015

CVS Sued for Eye Health Supplement Claims

9/26/2012

Maker of Eye Health Supplements Warned for Drug Claims

3/17/2015

Seller of Tea Warned for Drug Claims

3/06/2015

Seller of Tea Drinks Warned for Drug Claims

2/17/2015

Seller of Muscle Supplements Containing Synthetic Steroids Warned

2/06/2015

Seller of Aloe Supplement Warned for Drug Claims

7/05/2013

Seller of Vision Supplement Warned For Drug Claims

2/17/2010

FTC Warns of Deceptive Claims with Children's Omega-3 Supplements

News Releases (11)

12/17/2015

ConsumerLab.com Focuses on Vision Supplements, Spotting the Best and the Worst

12/16/2009

"Eye health" supplements vary widely in formula but product quality is high according to ConsumerLab.com

7/12/2007

ConsumerLab.com finds lutein & zeaxanthin supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant may help prevent macular degeneration and improve vision

6/12/2007

Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component — Seven products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases

5/15/2007

ConsumerLab.com finds some alpha lipoic acid supplements come up short — Improper formulation may cause ingredient degradation

4/24/2007

ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression — Recent testing shows quality is up since studies in 2000 and 2003

4/11/2007

Many arthritis supplements lack key listed ingredient — ConsumerLab.com finds chondroitin missing or low in eight supplements; Glucosamine and MSM also tested

2/14/2007

ConsumerLab.com reports on anti-depressant herb — St. John's Wort — Few supplements pass quality testing

1/19/2007

Consumers warned of problems with multivitamins — ConsumerLab.com uncovers defects in over half of products tested

12/12/2006

Probiotic supplements grow in popularity but viable bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com cautions consumers to select probiotics carefully and store them properly

11/13/2006

Tests of "muscle" supplements finds some "weak" products but most contain expected creatine, HMB, or amino acids — Review of muscular enhancement supplements published by ConsumerLab.com

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