Do I give up taking lutein?

[Suet3942]

I have been taking lutein capsules for about 10 years on the advice from my optician (my mother had macular degeneration).

I read on here a couple of days ago that too much zinc is not good for auto immune diseases so I have stopped the lutein. Don’t know if I’m doing a good or bad thing? Can the aunties please help.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Where did you read zinc is not good for autoimmune disorders? Lack of zinc seems to be found in association with many autoimmune illnesses. Which suggests a bit more mightn't hurt and could be a factor in prevention.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

atlasofscience.org/zinc-a-b...

[Suet3942 in reply to PMRpro]

Must have got the wrong end of the stick. Thanks xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Suet3942]

No - I did see something I think but it doesn't have much basis as you can see.