Kemin FloraGlo (lutein) + ZeaOne canon AREDS2 · generic non-patented OK · diet alone insufficient.
Marigold Tagetes lutein + natural zeaxanthin
Best for
Ideal use: ALL indications · AREDS2 NIH canon · ophthalmology default.
Advantages
Canon AREDS2 NIH form. FloraGlo crystallized lutein from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta) HPLC validated. ZeaOne zeaxanthin patent. AREDS2 standard 5:1 ratio.
Disadvantages
Expensive vs generic (~€18-25/month 10+2 mg/d).
Without FloraGlo/ZeaOne patent · marigold extract
Best for
Ideal use: budget · validate brand · correct AREDS2 5:1 ratio.
Advantages
Affordable (~€10-15/month). Generally same marigold extract source. Now Foods, Solgar premium generic acceptable.
Disadvantages
Validate HPLC + 5:1 L:Z ratio. Heterogeneous quality between brands.
Natural food sources
Best for
Ideal use: combine rich foods + canon supplement · do NOT replace supplement with diet alone.
Advantages
100 g cooked spinach = 11 mg lutein. Sustainable · additional nutrients (vit K, folate, Mg). Egg yolk lutein very bioavailable (yolk fat carrier).
Disadvantages
Lutein without zeaxanthin balance · spinach Z <0.5 mg/100g. Need VERY consistent diet dark green vegetables >100g/d for 10 mg L. Practical to combine with supplement.
Ideal use: ALL indications · AREDS2 NIH canon · ophthalmology default.
Ideal use: budget · validate brand · correct AREDS2 5:1 ratio.
Ideal use: combine rich foods + canon supplement · do NOT replace supplement with diet alone.
Kemin FloraGlo (lutein) + ZeaOne canon AREDS2 · generic non-patented OK · diet alone insufficient.