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CL Answers (24)

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Why is beta-carotene still an ingredient in some supplements? Isn't it dangerous?

Beta-carotene can be found in supplements. Get clinical evidence from studies on beta-carotene's impact on mortality, smoking, and vision.

Elderly Woman Reading Supplement Bottle

Are there supplements I should avoid when taking apixaban (Eliquis) or similar blood thinner drugs like Xarelto?

Learn about supplement interactions with apixaban (Eliquis), rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and other blood thinner drugs in the direct factor Xa inhibitors class. Supplements that may interact with these medications include fish oil and St. John's wort. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Eliquis Supplement Interactions -- box of Eliquis

Do any supplements or foods help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Find out which supplements help improve memory, brain function and cognition, including fish oil, some B vitamins, cocoa, and curcumin. ConsumerLab's answer explains the evidence for supplements promoted to help with brain function and cognition.

Supplements for Memory -- doctor holding a model of a brain and fish oil capsule

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.

Elderly Man Reading Supplement Bottle

Does saffron really improve vision or prevent age-related macular degeneration?

Taking saffron may be beneficial in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration and for eyesight.

Saffron and Rep Capsules Against White Background

Are CoQ10 and ubiquinol safe to take for a long period of time? Should I give it a rest period?

CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements safety tips - including dosage, side effects, drug interactions and prolonged usage.

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

My optometrist recommended genetic testing to determine the effectiveness of various supplements for AMD. What is the evidence for doing this?

Genetic Testing for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Supplements: Do genes determine how well supplements for AMD work, and is it worth getting tested?

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

I've been using a lutein supplement with 40 mg of lutein and am concerned that this dose may be too high. Are there known harmful side-effects?

Learn more about lutein side effects, proper dosage and safety in vision supplements.

Lutein

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

Which vitamins and minerals should someone over 70 take?

Find out which vitamin and mineral supplements men and women age 70 and older should take, recommended intakes for vitamin D, B6, B12, iron, plus multis, vision supplements, protein and more.

Vitamins and Minerals for People Age 70 or Older

What are CoQ10 side effects?

CoQ10 side effects, such as nausea, headache, and insomnia, and how you can reduce the occurrence of CoQ10 side effects. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol Supplements Reviewed by ConsumerLab.com

Does taking vitamin C (1,000 mg) deplete copper in the body?

Find out if taking vitamin C supplements can deplete copper levels in the body and cause copper deficiency. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Does Taking Vitamin C Deplete Copper Levels? -- Oranges and Vitamin C Tablets

What is the difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?

Learn more about astaxanthin and the different forms of it (BioAstin, AstaPure, AstaSana, etc.) and their effects in the body.

Astaxanthin Pills in White Spoon

The lutein supplement I bought has a strong odor. Is that normal?

Find out if a smelly lutein supplement suggests a problem.

Lutein

What is Lutigold Lutein? And why is the capsule of one brand of lutein so much larger than that of another brand, if the amount of lutein on the label is the same?

Learn more about lutein supplements like Lutigold, FloraGlo, and XANGOLD, and understand the difference in capsule sizes.

Lutein

Do any supplements help prevent or reduce eye floaters?

Can eye floaters (vitreous floaters) be treated with supplements like vitamin C, lutein, ginkgo, milk thistle, collagen or hyaluronic acid? ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

How to Reduce Eye Floaters With Vitamins & Supplements -- Close-up of an eye

Do any supplements help prevent or improve cataracts?

Find out which supplements may help with cataracts, including selenium and vitamins A, B1, B3, C, and E.

Doctor Shining Light for Patient Eye Exam

I'm at risk for both macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease. I've read that more EPA than DHA is good for macular degeneration, but the reverse is true for Alzheimer's. What do you recommend?

Find out if taking fish oil supplements or eating fish can help for macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Fish Oil Capsules and Salmon on White Table

Do brain games and apps really work and improve memory?

Find out if brain training games & apps, like Lumosity & BrainHQ, really work to train the mind and improve memory. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.

Do brain games really improve memory? -- hand holding smartpphone with game app

What are the benefits of grape seed extract?

Learn about the health benefits of grape seed extract, and find out it improves venous insufficiency, leg swelling, swelling after surgery, or can help to lower blood pressure.

Benefits of Grape Seed Extract -- grapes and seeds

How to Reduce Lightheadedness and Dizziness When Standing Up (Orthostatic Hypotension)

Learn about movements that can reduce lightheadedness and dizziness that can occur from a drop in blood pressure upon standing (initial orthostatic hypotension). Plus find out if supplements such as vitamin D and CoQ10 may help.

Orthostatic Hypotension

What is Pycnogenol and does it work?

Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.

Pycnogenol Health Benefits -- woman with leg pain

Are There Supplements That Help Treat POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)?

Find out which supplements and lifestyle changes may be helpful for people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

POTS
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Clinical Updates (19)

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1/25/2022

Goji Berries for the Eyes?
Goji berries are a good source of zeaxanthin, an anti-oxidant compound that, like lutein, may help protect the retina of eye. But does eating goji berries improve a measure of macular health (macular optical density) or improve vision? See what recent research showed in the Getting Lutein and Zeaxanthin from Food section of our Vision Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among vision supplements.
5/12/2013

Best Supplements for Vision (Macular Degeneration)
A major new study revealed what combination of supplements is best for slowing progression of macular degeneration -- and which don't seem to help. Get the details, plus quality ratings on over 20 vision supplements in the updated Vision Supplements Review >>
4/30/2019

Saffron for Vision
Saffron, which contains carotenoids, may improve visual acuity in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) according to a recent study. For details, see the ConsumerTips section of the Vision Supplements Review. Also see which vision supplements most closely resemble the ideal formula to slow the progression of AMD.
11/30/2021

Caution With Vitamin Supplements
A woman who, for years, had taken a popular vision supplement developed anemia and low white blood cell and platelet counts. What was the connection? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of our Vision Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among vision supplements.
7/15/2017

Lutein May Reduce Eye Strain and Headaches

Taking a combination of lutein and other carotenoids may help reduce eye strain, fatigue, headaches and sleep problems associated with extended time spent in front of computer screens. Get the details in the "What It Does" section of our Vision Supplements Review. The Review includes our tests and quality comparisons of popular vision supplements.
4/29/2018

Dark vs. Milk Chocolate for Vision?
A recent study compared the effects on visual acuity of eating a bar of dark chocolate versus milk chocolate. Find out which was better in the Vision section of the Dark Chocolates, Cocoa Powders, and Cacao Nibs Review. (Also see our product tests, comparisons, and Top Picks.)
7/13/2018

Fruit for the Eyes
Can consuming certain foods or beverages reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — a common eye disease? Yes, according to a recent study. Get the details in the food section of the Vision Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Rated vision supplements.)
9/28/2019

Dark Chocolate for Vision Improvement?
Does consuming flavanol-rich dark chocolate improve visual acuity? See what a recent study found in the Vision section of the Cocoas and Dark Chocolates Review. Also see our Top Picks for dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and nibs.
10/31/2020

Fish Oil & Vitamin D for Macular Degeneration?
Can taking fish oil and vitamin D reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? See what a large study found in the Eye Disease section of the Fish Oil Supplements Review. Also see the Vision Supplements Review for our tests of vision supplements, including those that most closely resemble the AREDS2 formula and our Top Picks among products.
6/10/2022

Supplements for Farsightedness?

Can a supplement improve vision in older people who develop trouble seeing up-close (i.e., presbyopia or age-related farsightedness)? See the study results for a supplement that included lutein, astaxanthin, bilberry and DHA in our Vision Supplements Review.

10/05/2019

Better Memory With Lutein?
Lutein is often taken as a supplement to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. However, a study in college students suggests that supplementation with lutein may also improve aspects of memory and cognitive functioning. For details, see the What It Does section of our Vision Supplements Review.
12/15/2018

Pycnogenol for Prostate?
Pycnogenol, a branded form of pine bark extract, is promoted for a variety of uses, including improvement of circulation, cognition, joint pain and vision. It was recently given to men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to see if it would improve urinary symptoms. Find out if it worked, and learn if it helps with other conditions, in our updated answer to the question: What is Pycnogenol and does it work? >>
8/12/2015

Lutein, Zeaxanthin & Meso-Zeaxanthin for Macular Degeneration
A recent study comparing three different lutein and zeaxanthin formulas found each significantly increased macular pigmentation in men and women with early age-related macular degeneration. Get the details, including dosage, and our tests of popular lutein and zeaxanthin products, in the Vision Supplements Review »
10/01/2017

Does Lutein Help?

Lutein is an antioxidant that helps protect the retina of the eye and can slow the progression of macular degeneration. But does taking lutein help if you already have normal macular density? Two studies have "looked" at this question (including one published this week) and, you can "see" the answer in the "What It Does" section of Vision Supplements (Lutein & Zeaxanthin) Review >>
1/16/2018

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Improve Memory
Lutein and zeaxanthin may help to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration in people with low blood levels of lutein. A new study suggests these compounds may have another benefit -- improving memory in some people. Get the details in the "What It Does" section of the Vision Supplements Review >> (Also see our top choices among products.)
6/21/2015

Lutein and Visual Processing
Lutein and zeaxanthin are known to help certain people who suffer from macular degeneration, an eye disease. A new study suggests that they may also improve visual processing, perhaps through effects outside the eye. For more details of the study, including dosage, as well as our tests of supplements, see the Review of Vision Supplements with Lutein and Zeaxanthin Review >>
2/25/2017

Lutein for Stress?

Supplementing with lutein can help some people protect against macular degeneration of the eye. A new study suggests it may also reduce stress. For details, see the "What It Does" section of the Review of Vision Supplements with Lutein and Zeaxanthin (which includes our tests of products) >>
3/11/2022

How Vitamin A Deficiency Can Affect the Eyes

Vitamin A deficiency was linked to eye floaters and loss of peripheral vision in a recently reported case. Get the details, and learn about other symptoms of vitamin A deficiency, in the What It Does section of our Vitamin A Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among vitamin A supplements.

See our answer to the question: Do any supplements help prevent or reduce eye floaters?

6/03/2022

Is Lutein Safe?

Was adding lutein and zeaxanthin to a popular supplement for age-related macular degeneration safe and effective? Find out what a major study found in the What It Does section of our Vision Supplements Review.

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Recalls & Warnings (76)

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4/06/2022

Mandalorian and Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due to Benzene, Methanol
2/17/2022

Seller of L-Theanine, Lutein, Noopept and More Warned for Drug Claims
12/01/2021

FDA Warns Seller of Saffron Supplements
7/10/2021

FDA Warns Seller of Omega XL
5/08/2021

FDA Warns Seller of Vitamins B12, C, D, and K
5/08/2021

Seller of Immune Bio Green Cell Warned by FDA
4/02/2021

Seller of Vision Supplements Warned by FDA
3/26/2021

Nine Banned Stimulants Found in Workout, Weight Loss Supplements
3/16/2021

Albek de Mexico Hand Sanitizer Contains Dangerous Ingredient
3/09/2021

FDA Warns Sellers of Three More Hand Sanitizers, One with Toxic Ingredient

3/02/2021

FDA Warns Makers of Four Hand Sanitizers, Two With Toxic Ingredient
2/09/2021

Three More Hand Sanitizers Contain Toxic Ingredient
1/28/2021

FDA Issues Import Alert on Potentially-Dangerous Hand Sanitizers from Mexico
1/25/2021

Clover Leaf Sardines Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism
12/31/2020

Herbacil Hand Sanitizer Contains Dangerous Ingredient
12/29/2020

FDA Warns Five Sellers of CBD for Claims of Treating Arthritis, Alzheimer's and More
12/24/2020

Wash-Free Hand Sanitizer With Potentially Toxic Ingredient Recalled
11/27/2020

FDA Warns Seller of Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizer
11/10/2020

Seller of Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
11/10/2020

FDA Warns Immusist for Drug Claims
10/01/2020

Cleaner Hand Sanitizer Recalled
9/11/2020

M Hand Sanitizer Recalled

9/05/2020

Bio aaa Advance Hand Sanitizer Recalled

9/01/2020

Mislabeled Open Book Extracts Hand Sanitizers Recalled
8/26/2020

Asiaticon Hand Sanitizers Recalled
8/25/2020

Florence Morris Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Recalled
8/20/2020

Yacana Hand Sanitizer Recalled
8/17/2020

SkinGuard24 Hand Sanitizer Recalled
8/13/2020

FDA Warns Soluciones Cosmeticas for Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient
8/10/2020

Gelbac T Antibacterial Handgel Recalled
8/04/2020

Two More Companies Recall Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers

7/29/2020

Herbacil Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Recalled
7/28/2020

FDA Warns Eskbiochem for Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient
7/17/2020

Two More Hand Sanitizers That May Contain Toxic Ingredient Recalled
7/07/2020

All Clean Hand Sanitizer Recalled
7/06/2020

FDA Warns Five More Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient
6/27/2020

Hand Sanitizer That May Contain Toxic Ingredient is Recalled

6/23/2020

Nine Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient That Can Cause Serious Illness or Death
2/19/2019

Alaskan Smoked Silver Salmon in Jars and Cans Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism
10/18/2017

FDA Warns Seller of Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Supplements For Making Drug Claims
10/18/2017

Total Body Nutrition Warned for Banned Stimulant in Supplements
7/18/2017

Seller of "Super Strength Prostate Formula," Acai Berry Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
7/11/2017

FDA Warns Dr. Carolyn Dean of Drug Claims Made for Magnesium, Calcium & Other Mineral Supplements
6/27/2017

Seller of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Cinnamon Supplements and More Warned For Manufacturing Violations
6/07/2017

FDA Warns Seller of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplements for Manufacturing Violations
6/06/2017

Seller of Vision, Cholesterol, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
5/06/2017

Herbal Teas Recalled Due To Botulism Risk
2/14/2017

Life Extension Warned for Drug Claims
1/21/2017

Seller of "Cancer Kits," Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
1/17/2017

Seller of Heart, Senior and Teen Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
12/21/2016

Seller of 5-HTP, Chromium, Curcumin and More Warned for Drug Claims
10/25/2016

FDA Warns Maker of Sublingual Melatonin and Progesterone Cream

10/18/2016

Seller of Sublingual Vitamins Warned for Drug Claims
9/07/2016

Seller of Herbal Formulas for Cholesterol, Prostate & More Warned For Drug Claims
8/13/2016

Seller of Omega-3, Ginkgo, Vision Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
8/05/2016

Seller of Fertilix Warned By FDA
7/23/2016

Seller of GlucoCor Warned for Drug Claims
5/15/2016

Seller of Vision Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
3/10/2015

Seller of Vision Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
1/16/2015

CVS Sued for Eye Health Supplement Claims
7/05/2013

Seller of Vision Supplement Warned For Drug Claims
7/01/2013

Teas Recalled Due To Potential Botulism Contamination
5/23/2013

Seller of Sexual Enhancement, Cholesterol, Resveratrol Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims
4/25/2013

Vision Supplement Company Warned For Drug Claims
2/13/2013

Manufacturer of Heart, Multivitamin, Cranberry, and Longevity Supplements Warned For Adulteration and Drug Claims
1/24/2013

Excessive Lead and Mercury Found In Chinese Herbal Supplements

1/24/2013

Food for Health Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims on Supplements

9/26/2012

Maker of Eye Health Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
8/24/2012

Protein Shots, Drinks and Gelatin Recalled For Potential Botulism Contamination
2/17/2010

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

12/08/2009

Warning on Acai Berry Supplements Spiked with Drug
10/18/2005

FTC Stops False Claims about HGH Oral Spray
5/20/2005

Seller of "Ocular Nutrition" Supplement Settles FTC Charges
2/19/2005

Seller of Eye Supplement Purporting to Restore Vision and Eliminate "Floaters" Settles FTC Charges
10/27/2004

Some Supplements Can Damage Eyes At High Doses and with Topical Use
8/31/2004

Two Makers of Weight Loss and Sex Enhancement Supplements Stopped From Making Unsubstantiated Claims
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