Not unless you are overeating
In other circumstances, however, they release damaging substances into nearby tissue and may contribute to diseases and disorders, including cancer
These are the most common supplements that provide zeaxanthin and lutein: EyePromise Restore: The soft gels are enriched with fish oil, zinc, and vitamins B, C, D, and E Ocuvite: Apart from zeaxanthin and lutein, it contains zinc, Omega 3, copper and Vitamins C and E ICaps Eye Vitamin: Comprises zinc, copper, and Vitamins A, C and E Puritans Pride Lutigold soft gels: Rich in safflower oil, yellow beeswax and vegetable glycerin Visigold: Main ingredients are from marigold, complemented by sunflower oil and glycerin Understand that supplements do not undergo rigorous testing or verification by the FDA, so theres no telling the exact amounts of lutein or zeaxanthin contained in the bottles
It has been given FDA approval as an orphan drug