Now Foods, Lutein, 10 mg, 60 Softgels

Now Foods Lutein 10 mg – free lutein from marigold flower extract

Now Foods Lutein is a food supplement in softgels, each containing 10 mg of free lutein. The lutein is obtained from marigold (Tagetes erecta) flower extract, where it occurs naturally as lutein esters, and in the capsule it is combined with extra virgin olive oil. The recommended daily dose is one softgel and the bottle contains 60 capsules, so one pack lasts for two months. The capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin, glycerin and water, and its colour comes from caramel colour. The product is intended for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with lutein in a simple, precisely dosed form.

What is lutein?

Lutein is a yellow-orange pigment belonging to the carotenoids and is produced by plants. People obtain lutein from food – it occurs naturally above all in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, but also in corn, many colourful fruits and vegetables and egg yolk. Chemically, lutein belongs to the xanthophyll group and is a fat-soluble compound. Food supplements often use lutein from marigold flowers, because their yellow and orange petals are rich in it. In the plant, lutein is bound to fatty acids, i.e. in the form of esters. In the production of this product, free lutein is obtained from the esters, and its amount – 10 mg per capsule – is stated separately on the label. No nutrient reference value has been established for lutein.

How to use?

Take one softgel a day with a fat-containing meal, for example with lunch or dinner, and swallow it with water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing lutein, add up the amounts. The bottle contains a freshness packet that must not be eaten. Keep the capsules in the original bottle and close it tightly after use.

Key features

• 10 mg free lutein – in one softgel, i.e. one daily dose.
• Marigold flower extract – the lutein is obtained from natural lutein esters.
• Extra virgin olive oil – the base of the capsule fill.
• 1 capsule a day – 60 softgels last for 60 days.
• Soy free – not manufactured with soy, wheat, gluten, corn or milk.
• Non-GMO, halal and kosher – according to the manufacturer’s certifications.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Lutein is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with lutein, for example when their everyday menu contains few dark green leafy vegetables. As the capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin, the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. According to the manufacturer, the product is soy free and halal and kosher certified. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition. The product is not intended for children.

Composition, quality and storage

Besides lutein, the softgel contains extra virgin olive oil and silicon dioxide. The capsule shell consists of bovine gelatin, glycerin and water, with caramel colour used as a colouring. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients, but the GMP-compliant production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens, so the product may contain traces of them. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO. The country of origin is the United States. The bottle contains a freshness packet that must not be eaten, and the capsules should be kept in the original bottle. Natural colour variation of the capsules may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.