Best Supplements to Protect Vision

Carotenoid pigments that accumulate in the eye, providing protection against blue light and age-related vision decline.

Boosts macular carotenoid density by ~0.1 MPOD units· Moderate evidence

Concentrates in the fovea to shield peak visual acuity from blue light damage — must be supplemented or converted from lutein.

Lifts macular pigment by ~0.3 MPOD units· Weak evidence

Anthocyanin-dense berry that protects retinal cells, reduces eye fatigue, and improves microcirculation throughout the body.

Fat-soluble vitamin that maintains night vision, drives immune cell differentiation, and regulates skin turnover and cellular growth.

Carotenoid from algae that spans cell membranes for full-spectrum protection — studied for skin, eye health, and exercise recovery.

Nutritional insurance that fills micronutrient gaps — COSMOS trial showed benefits for memory, cancer risk reduction, and immune function.

Clinically matched low-dose SSRIs for mild-to-moderate depression — also reduces anxiety and PMS symptoms.

Improves cerebral blood flow and peripheral circulation — modest evidence for memory in older adults and cognitive decline.

Rich source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) that support circulation, skin health, and antioxidant defense.

Periwinkle-derived compound that increases cerebral blood flow and glucose utilization in the brain — used in Europe for decades.