Healthy Eyes Lutein & Zeaxanthin
Goals
$6.62 $0.11 per serving
Product analysis
Healthy Eyes Lutein & Zeaxanthin clearly lists ingredient amounts, but does not state the split between lutein and zeaxanthin. Its zinc and copper oxide forms also limit confidence in absorption.
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Nutrient Quality28
Zinc oxide and especially copper oxide are less favorable choices for absorption. The quality of the vitamin and lutein forms remains uncertain.
Ingredient Transparency80
Ingredient amounts and forms are listed, making much of the label easy to compare. The separate amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin are not clear.
Value For Money65
The zinc and copper contributions offer favorable value at the serving cost. That does not establish value for the main lutein and zeaxanthin combination.
Customer Satisfaction90
Customer ratings are very positive. The large number of ratings gives this feedback a broad base, although ratings do not establish effectiveness.
Product Focus30
The formula covers a relatively narrow range of purposes, but its expected health benefits remain uncertain. A manageable ingredient list does not establish that the combination will deliver the intended result.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 60 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.11
- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 7,984 ratings
Goals
Impact
Situational effect
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 60 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 60 mg | |
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) | 13.5 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | |
Copper (Cupric Oxide) | 2 mg | |
Crystalline Lutein (Zeaxanthin) | 6 mg |
Copper (Cupric Oxide) · 2 mg OverallScore66
Each serving provides 2 mg copper at a low whole-product cost per serving. Cupric Oxide has very poor availability to the body. The serving also provides 15 mg of zinc alongside 2 mg of copper.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30
Cupric Oxide has very poor availability to the body.
Copper Form Bioavailability
Cupric Oxide has very poor availability to the body.
Elemental Copper Labeling Clarity
The copper amount and Cupric Oxide source are stated on the ingredient row.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85
The amount is clearly stated. The serving also provides 15 mg of zinc alongside 2 mg of copper.
Copper Dosage Safety & Efficacy
The selected serving provides 2 mg copper. The amount is clearly stated.
Zinc-to-Copper Balance
The serving also provides 15 mg of zinc alongside 2 mg of copper.
Value100
The whole product has a low cost per serving.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The whole product has a low cost per serving.
Zinc (Zinc Oxide) · 15 mg OverallScore58
A serving supplies 15 mg of zinc as zinc oxide at a fairly low cost per serving. The serving also contains 2 mg of copper.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability20
The zinc comes as zinc oxide.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The stated form is zinc oxide.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency85
The zinc amount and source are stated. The serving also contains 2 mg of copper.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The elemental zinc amount and its source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
A serving provides 15 mg of zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The serving also contains 2 mg of copper.
Value80
The cost per serving is fairly low.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is fairly low.
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