How to Use Lutein

Lutein is an antioxidant that is found in spinach and other leafy green vegetables. A Harvard University School of Medicine study quoted on Medop.com shows that 6 milligrams of lutein daily protects against macular degeneration in the eyes. Macular degeneration can occur due to age and overexposure to the sun, resulting in blurred vision that makes it hard to see and perform daily tasks.

Things You'll Need

• Lutein tablets
• Foods rich in fats
• Glass of water

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Instructions

• 1

  Take your lutein tablet at the same time each day. This will help you to remember to take it regularly. It should be taken just before a meal.

• 2

  Include foods rich with fat in your meal. The lutein needs fats to be absorbed. Consider having milk, meat or beans.

• 3

  Take a tablet of lutein and swallow it with a glass of water. You can take in up to 30 mg of lutein per day. Medop.com reports there are no known side effects or safety complaints at this level of consumption.