Everything DoseRank tracks on the carotenoids shelf — Lutein. The category itself is never ranked: 7 products get scored the moment you say what you want them to do.
How to read the scores
This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →
Answer a few questions about your goals, habits, stack, and budget. Then, DoseRank will find the products that best match your needs based on your answers. It's free and only takes 60 seconds! No account is required.
A saved, shareable breakdown: your matched products, dose math, interaction flags to discuss with a clinician, and a price-tracked stack you can revisit.
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Each product gets a composite score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value — computed for the goal you picked, across this category's products. The #1 on the DoseRank tab has the highest composite; the other tabs re-rank the same products by Value, Trust, or Popularity. Placement is never paid.
Start with a goal, not a brand
Browsing carotenoids supplements without a goal makes no sense — different products do different jobs, and “best” flips depending on which job you're hiring for. These are the 18 health outcomes that matter for this category. Pick yours, and the full evidence-ranked shelf loads for that goal alone.
Contrast sensitivityAbility to distinguish shades or low-contrast details.3 rankedStrong
Visual acuityClarity or sharpness of vision.3 rankedModerate-strong
Macular pigment optical densityRetinal pigment measure sometimes used in lutein/zeaxanthin studies.4 rankedStrong
Eye strainVisual fatigue or discomfort from eye use.4 rankedModerate-strong
PhotosensitivityAbnormal skin sensitivity to sunlight or light exposure.4 rankedModerate-strong
Wrinkle severityDegree of visible skin wrinkling.2 rankedModerate-strong
Vitamin A statusBiochemical sufficiency of retinoids or carotenoid-derived vitamin A.4 rankedStrong
Age-related macular degeneration progressionWorsening retinal degeneration affecting central vision.4 rankedStrong
Cataract progressionWorsening of lens opacity over time.3 rankedModerate-strong
Skin hydrationMoisture content or hydration of the skin.2 rankedModerate-strong
Night vision or dark adaptationAbility to see or adapt under low-light conditions.1 rankedStrong
Oxidative stress biomarkersLaboratory indicators of oxidative damage or redox imbalance.2 rankedStrong
Antioxidant capacityMeasured ability to counter oxidative stress.4 rankedModerate-strong
Sperm motilityAbility of sperm to move effectively.2 rankedModerate-strong
Cognitive functionOverall thinking ability including memory, attention, and processing.3 rankedLimitedNothing is ranked yet — the shelf stays locked until you pick a goal.
No goal, no ranking.
A “best carotenoids supplement” list without a goal would be marketing, not evidence. Pick what you want to improve and DoseRank scores all 7 products against that goal's trials.