Lutein
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Sunkist Lutein with Zeaxanthin
- Licence holder
- WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80002546
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 18 January 2007
- Revision date
- 7 December 2009
- Form
- Gélule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Lutéine Source : Marigold flower | 20 mg | Not calculated |
| Lutéine Source : Tagetes erecta | 20 mg | Not calculated |
| Zéaxanthine Source : Marigold flower | 860 mcg | Not calculated |
| Zéaxanthine Source : Tagetes erecta | 860 mcg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Cire d'abeille jaune, Huile de carthame, Rocou, Dioxyde de titane, Eau purifiée, Lécithine, Huile de fève de soja, Gélatine, Glycérine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Gélule | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Lutein is an antioxidant for eye health. It promotes the health of the macula, retina and lens with its antioxidant properties and by filtering out damaging blue light. This may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80002546
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2009. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging