The formula
VisiFlora Ingredients: All 21 in the Formula
VisiFlora lists 21 ingredients, led by lutein and zeaxanthin from marigold, astaxanthin, bilberry and grape seed.
The list also includes rutin, quercetin, lycopene, taurine, alpha-lipoic acid, ginkgo, saffron, eyebright, coleus, vitamins A, C and E, zinc, copper, selenium and chromium. Zinc is listed at 11 mg.
See the full label on the VisiFlora supplement facts page.
Written by the VisiFlora editorial teamUpdated
Side by side
What ingredients are in VisiFlora?
Twenty-one, by the sales page's own list. The table puts each one next to the amount used in research, so you can see what is missing.
| Ingredient | Per capsule | Amount used in research | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutein; Zeaxanthin (from Marigold) | Not published | AREDS2: lutein 10 mg + zeaxanthin 2 mg a day | Part of AREDS2, for intermediate or late AMD only (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses) (Linus Pauling Institute: carotenoids) (Cochrane: antioxidants for slowing AMD) |
| Astaxanthin | Not published | 4 or 12 mg a day for 28 days in small eye-strain studies | Small, early human studies; mostly animal research (Review: astaxanthin and the eye) |
| Bilberry Extract | Not published | Extracts up to 160 mg a day were tolerated for 6 months | Rigorous trials: no night-vision benefit (NCCIH: bilberry) (Systematic review: bilberry and night vision) |
| Grape Seed Extract | Not published | Small studies on blood pressure and cholesterol | Possible modest effects, not definite; no eye studies cited (NCCIH: grape seed extract) |
| Rutin; Quercetin | Not published | No eye research among the sources we cite | Not established for eyes (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com) (FTC: health product advertising rules) |
| Lycopene | Not published | Not part of AREDS or AREDS2 | Not established for eyes (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com) (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses) |
| Taurine | Not published | Lab and animal research on retinal biology | Retina biology, not supplement trials (Review: taurine in the retina) |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | Not published | No eye research among the sources we cite | Not established for eyes (MSK: alpha-lipoic acid cautions) |
| Ginkgo Biloba | Not published | NCCIH lists no eye conditions among its evidence topics | Not established for eyes (NCCIH: ginkgo) |
| Saffron Extract; Eyebright; Coleus Forskohlii | Not published | No research on these among the sources we cite | Not established here; claims carry no citations (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com) (NCCIH: using supplements wisely) |
| Zinc (11 mg) | 11 mg | AREDS used 80 mg; RDA 8-11 mg; upper limit 40 mg | Essential nutrient; 80 mg in AREDS for intermediate AMD (NIH ODS: zinc) (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses) |
| Vitamin A (Beta Carotene); Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Copper; Selenium; Chromium | Not published | AREDS2: vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, copper 2 mg, no beta-carotene | Vitamin E or beta-carotene do not prevent AMD (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses) (Cochrane: antioxidants do not prevent AMD) |
The count
Why does VisiFlora say 22-in-1 but list 21?
We do not know, and the seller does not say. The sales page calls the formula "22-in-1" and "22 powerful ingredients", then names 21 (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com).
The gap could be a counting choice or an ingredient left off the page. To know, count the lines on your own bottle's panel.
No probiotic, no bacterial strain and no prebiotic fiber appear among the 21, even though the bottle says "First Gut-Eye Connection Support".
Flip the cards
What does each VisiFlora ingredient do?
Hover or tap a card for the research amount and main caution, then open the full profile.
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01
Lutein & zeaxanthin
Carotenoids from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta)
Per capsule: Not published
Part of AREDS2, for intermediate or late AMD onlyStudied atAREDS2: lutein 10 mg + zeaxanthin 2 mg a day
Watch forSupplements cannot prevent AMD in people without it. Kale, spinach, corn and eggs are rich food sources.
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02
Astaxanthin
Red carotenoid, usually from algae
Per capsule: Not published
Small, early human studies; mostly animal researchStudied at4 or 12 mg a day for 28 days in small eye-strain studies
Watch forNo adverse events in the reviewed studies; the amount in VisiFlora is unknown.
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03
Bilberry extract
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit
Per capsule: Not published
Rigorous trials: no night-vision benefitStudied atExtracts up to 160 mg a day were tolerated for 6 months
Watch forSafe in food amounts. The night-vision story is not supported by rigorous trials.
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04
Grape seed extract
Vitis vinifera seed
Per capsule: Not published
Possible modest effects, not definite; no eye studies citedStudied atSmall studies on blood pressure and cholesterol
Watch forGenerally well tolerated. Tell your doctor about it if you take medicines.
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05
Rutin & quercetin
Plant flavonoids
Per capsule: Not published
Not established for eyesStudied atNo eye research among the sources we cite
Watch forThe sales page makes claims for them without citing a study.
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06
Lycopene
Red carotenoid found in tomatoes
Per capsule: Not published
Not established for eyesStudied atNot part of AREDS or AREDS2
Watch forTomatoes and tomato products are everyday food sources.
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07
Taurine
Amino acid
Per capsule: Not published
Retina biology, not supplement trialsStudied atLab and animal research on retinal biology
Watch forRetina biology does not show that a taurine capsule improves vision.
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08
Alpha-lipoic acid
Fatty-acid antioxidant
Per capsule: Not published
Not established for eyesStudied atNo eye research among the sources we cite
Watch forMay lower blood sugar and add to diabetes medicines; may counteract chemotherapy or radiation.
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09
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba leaf
Per capsule: Not published
Not established for eyesStudied atNCCIH lists no eye conditions among its evidence topics
Watch forMay raise bleeding risk with warfarin and other blood thinners.
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10
Saffron, eyebright & coleus
Crocus sativus, Euphrasia, Plectranthus barbatus
Per capsule: Not published
Not established here; claims carry no citationsStudied atNo research on these among the sources we cite
Watch forHerbs can interact with medicines. Ask a pharmacist if you take any.
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11
Zinc
Essential mineral
Per capsule: 11 mg
Essential nutrient; 80 mg in AREDS for intermediate AMDStudied atAREDS used 80 mg; RDA 8-11 mg; upper limit 40 mg
Watch for11 mg is well under the 40 mg upper limit. Count zinc from any multivitamin too.
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12
Vitamins A, C, E & minerals
Vitamins and trace minerals
Per capsule: Not published
Vitamin E or beta-carotene do not prevent AMDStudied atAREDS2: vitamin C 500 mg, vitamin E 400 IU, copper 2 mg, no beta-carotene
Watch forThe original AREDS beta-carotene formula is not recommended for current or former smokers.
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Best studied
Which VisiFlora ingredient has the best evidence?
Lutein and zeaxanthin do. They are the yellow pigments of the macula, and they were part of the AREDS2 formula at 10 mg and 2 mg a day (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses). That formula helped people with intermediate or late AMD only (NEI: who AREDS supplements help).
Lutein and zeaxanthin on their own showed little or no effect on AMD getting worse (Cochrane: antioxidants for slowing AMD). And because VisiFlora gives no amount for either one, you cannot tell how close it comes to the studied dose. Read the lutein and zeaxanthin profile.
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Which VisiFlora ingredients have little eye research?
Most of them. For rutin, quercetin, lycopene, saffron, eyebright, coleus, selenium and chromium, we found no eye research among the sources we cite.
- Bilberry: rigorous studies found no night-vision benefit in healthy people (NCCIH: bilberry).
- Grape seed: possible modest effects on blood pressure and cholesterol, with no eye data (NCCIH: grape seed extract).
The brand graphic
Which ingredients does the VisiFlora graphic highlight?
Six of them: astaxanthin, grape seed, taurine, alpha-lipoic acid, lutein and zeaxanthin, and bilberry. Kale, spinach, corn and eggs supply lutein and zeaxanthin as food (Review: lutein and zeaxanthin in foods).
Medicine check
Which VisiFlora ingredients can interact with medicines?
Two stand out. Ginkgo may raise bleeding risk with warfarin and other blood thinners (NCCIH: ginkgo). Alpha-lipoic acid may lower blood sugar, add to diabetes medicines, and counteract chemotherapy or radiation (MSK: alpha-lipoic acid cautions).
The list also has beta-carotene. The original AREDS formula with beta-carotene is not recommended for current or former smokers (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses). Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any supplement (NCCIH: using supplements wisely). See the full cautions table and what the label lists.
FAQ
Questions about VisiFlora's ingredients
What is the lutein dose in VisiFlora?
The amount is not published. The sales page names lutein and zeaxanthin from marigold but gives no figure for either (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com). AREDS2 used lutein 10 mg and zeaxanthin 2 mg a day (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses), so check your bottle's panel before you compare.
Is there zinc in VisiFlora?
Yes, 11 mg per capsule, the only amount the seller publishes. That equals the adult male RDA, sits well under the 40 mg upper limit, and is far below the 80 mg used in AREDS (NIH ODS: zinc). Count zinc from any multivitamin you also take.
Does VisiFlora have beta-carotene?
Yes. The sales page lists vitamin A as beta-carotene, with no amount (Sales page, tryvisiflora.com). The original AREDS formula with beta-carotene is not recommended for current or former smokers (NEI: AREDS and AREDS2 formula doses), so smokers and ex-smokers should ask an eye doctor first.
Does VisiFlora contain ginkgo?
Yes, ginkgo biloba is on the list, with no amount published. Ginkgo may raise bleeding risk in people who take warfarin or other blood thinners (NCCIH: ginkgo). If you take one, ask your doctor before starting VisiFlora.
What is astaxanthin and why is it in VisiFlora?
Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid, usually made from algae, sold for eye strain. Small human studies at 4 or 12 mg a day for 28 days suggest less eyestrain, but most research is in animals (Review: astaxanthin and the eye). VisiFlora does not publish its amount.
Does the bilberry in VisiFlora help you see at night?
Rigorous studies say no for healthy people. NCCIH reports the best studies found no night-vision benefit (NCCIH: bilberry), and a review of 12 placebo-controlled trials found the 4 most recent all negative (Systematic review: bilberry and night vision).
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