Tag: Excess lutein

A case report in the medical literature detailed a patient with retinal deposits after years of excessively high lutein intake, far exceeding recommended doses. For many, this begs the important question: what happens if I eat too much lutein, and what are the signs of overconsumption?

While lutein is crucial for eye health, the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) found no significant benefit from daily doses exceeding a certain amount. This raises a critical question for many: **Can you have too much lutein in your body?**