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A member asked:
If lutein and zeaxanthin capsules have no provened benefits(as mentioned by some docs here), why have they been sold and not banned by fda?
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They are food: Any food is allowed to be sold by the fda. Vitamins, minerals, herbs and so forth are all considered food.
Answered 10/2/2013
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