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Are There Any Drug Interactions Between Lutein And Zeaxanthin?

Posted on Fri, 4 Aug 2023

Question: Are there any drug interactions we should be cautious about with the combination of Lutein and Zeaxanthin? The supplement facts state a "5:1 ratio as found in the body. Would you like to know the drugs each (two) of us use? Thanks for your assistance!

Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No known interactions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are no interactions between the listed medications and lutein and zeaxanthin.

There is a risk of minor interaction with carotene (basically vitamin A) and vitamin E but these are small interactions.
They are no other known interactions.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (8 minutes later)

Dr. Gibson James:

Thanks for your prompt answer!

Can you tell me what interactions I should know about "antihistimines" allergy? (my husband's)

Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They normally treat allergic reactions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Histamine is a chemical that is produced in the body as part of its inflammatory response. It is released when a person is having an allergic reaction.

Antihistamines work against histamine and are normally used to fight/treat allergic reactions.

They can cause drowsiness, so persons have to be careful if using other meds that also cause drowsiness eg codeine, sleep medications, muscle relaxants.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar