Due to lack of scientific data, there are currently no dietary recommendations for lutein and zeaxanthin.
Results from epidemiologic studies indicate that an intake of 6 mg lutein per day is desirable for healthy individuals (20). More recent research suggests an optimal daily intake of 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin(21).
Authored by Dr Peter Engel in 2010, reviewed and revised by Jonas Wittwer on 13.06.2017