Eye Support
Dr. Mercola
Eye Support
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(697 ratings)
Astaxanthin 2 mg
Score 80
A premium, multi-ingredient eye health supplement with lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, and black currant, offering comprehensive vision support.
Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals: flag Anti-Aging flag Anti-Inflammatory Support flag Joint Health flag Heart Health flag Hair Health
leaderboard Score 80
A premium, multi-ingredient eye health supplement with lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, and black currant, offering comprehensive vision support.
insights Analysis
Dr. Mercola's Eye Support is formulated with a robust blend of eye-health ingredients: 10mg Lutein, 2mg Zeaxanthin (both from Marigold flower extract), 2mg organic Astaxanthin, and 50mg Anthocyanins from Black Currant. This synergistic combination provides broad support for macular health, visual acuity, and protection against oxidative stress. The 'organic' designation for astaxanthin is a plus for some consumers. However, the price point ($0.73 per serving) is high, especially for only 2mg of astaxanthin, making it a specialist product rather than a general astaxanthin supplement.
- Comprehensive blend of eye-specific nutrients including Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin, and Anthocyanins.
- Uses organic astaxanthin and reputable forms of other ingredients (Marigold extract).
- Supports multiple aspects of vision, from macular health to antioxidant protection.
- Relatively low 2mg astaxanthin dose for its price per serving, especially if one's primary goal is higher astaxanthin intake.
- High price per serving compared to single-ingredient astaxanthin products.
- None specific to this product beyond general supplement warnings.
$65.99($0.73 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 65.99 |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Anthocyanins | 50 mg |
Lutein | 10 mg |
organic Astaxanthin powder | 2 mg |
Zeaxanthin | 2 mg |
Categories
Astaxanthin 75
Within the Astaxanthin category, its astaxanthin dosage is relatively low (2mg) and the price high, meaning it's less competitive if astaxanthin is the sole focus; however, it's strong as a multi-nutrient eye formula.
Goals
This product is exceptionally well-formulated for vision support, combining multiple potent carotenoids and anthocyanins that are scientifically supported for eye health, including macular degeneration prevention and visual function improvement, making it a top choice for this goal.
The inclusion of astaxanthin and anthocyanins provides some anti-inflammatory effects, but the low 2mg astaxanthin dose means it's not a primary solution for comprehensive anti-inflammatory support compared to higher potency alternatives.
While the ingredients have some general antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the dosages and specific blend are not tailored for significant heart health benefits, making it less effective for this specific goal compared to targeted supplements.
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95 Performance
MacuGuard Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin
Life Extension
4.6
★★★★★
(5474 ratings)
Life Extension's MacuGuard is arguably better due to its inclusion of Saffron, which is a premium ingredient for visual acuity, combined with lutein, zeaxanthin, and a higher 6mg astaxanthin, offering a potentially more advanced eye formula.
88 Performance
Eye Remedy Tangerine Smoothie
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★★★★★
(20 ratings)
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90 Performance
Ultimate Ocular Antioxidant
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4.7
★★★★★
(136 ratings)
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