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Vision Essentials

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100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 38% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Vitamin A, C, zinc, and copper are supported by moderate evidence for maintaining ocular health and protecting against age-related decline. Taurine provides additional support for retinal function, though evidence for its efficacy in supplements is more limited. The ingredient profile is considered safe for general consumption.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Vision Essentials
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Label Data

4 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
38%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A
1500 mcg RAE (167% DV)
Vitamin C
100 mg (111% DV)
25 mg (227% DV)
2.3× RDA — within safe limits 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
2 mg (222% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
600 mg
Market median: 500.0mg (180 products) 5 studies (A:0, B:1)
Berry Vision Complex
300 mg
Carrot powder
260 mg
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
260 mg
Market median: 650.0mg (87 products) 1 studies — no high-quality reviews
20 mg
Market median: 10.0mg (105 products) 2 studies (A:0, B:1)
L-Glutathione
20 mg
Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)
3 mg
Market median: 10.0mg (35 products) 6 studies (A:0, B:2)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Gelatin Magnesium Stearate Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Doctor’s Suggested Use: Take 4 capsules once daily with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or nursing, have a serious medical condition, or use any medications.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Unconditionally guaranteed for purity and labeled potency.

Due to the nature of these ingredients, color variation may occur.

For macular and vision health

Includes 20 mg of lutemax 2020 lutein, plus 16 powerful ingredients

GF Gluten Free

Additional Information

Julian Whitaker, MD's Vision Essentials has been formulated to be taken daily with a high-quality multinutrient program such as Forward Plus Daily Regimen and Forward Gold Daily Regimen.

To preserve quality, store bottle with cap tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU6 78829 21372 9
DSLD Entry Date2021-11-19
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandWhitaker Nutrition
DSLD ID256828
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

337
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
161
Meta Analysis
68
Systematic Review
51
Rct
48
Clinical Trial
2
Other
2
Regulatory Source
1
Narrative Review
1
Cochrane Review
1
Guideline
1
Openfda Safety
A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011 PubMed DOI
A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age
Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023 PubMed DOI
A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
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