Lutein 40 mg
by Solgar · softgel capsule · 30 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 33984 01677 4
- DSLD label 44502
- Serving 1 softgel
Lutein 40 mg by Solgar lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 40 mg of lutein. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 24, 2015.
What is in Lutein 40 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| LuteinLutein (Alt. Name: FloraGlo) Note: supplies | 40 mg | Higher than 98% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 44502 (entered April 24, 2015), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 40 mg of lutein is higher than 98% of the 2,493 lutein products that print an amount; 22 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Lutein 40 mg plus ZeaxanthinNature's Truth same ingredients
- Eye Guard Lutein 40 mgVitamin World same ingredients
- Lutein 40 mgGood 'N Natural · off the market same ingredients
- Lutein 40 mgCVS Health same ingredients
- Lutein 40 mgNature's Bounty same ingredients
- Lutein 40 mg with ZeaxanthinHerbal Secrets · off the market same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) softgel daily, at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- If you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged in any way.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- GLUTEN, WHEAT & DAIRY FREE
- FREE OF: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, preservatives and Color
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 44502.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin.
How many labels does Lutein 40 mg have?
One label is on file, entered on April 24, 2015.
- Label 44502 (current) Entered April 24, 2015 · on the market · 30 softgels · UPC 0 33984 01677 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Solgar, Inc. (manufacturer), Leonia, NJ, U.S.A.. All Solgar products.