iGenics: lutein, zeaxanthin and bilberry for eye health
Twelve ingredients in two capsules a day, with every amount printed on the label. Vegan, non-GMO, made in the USA and covered by a 180-day money-back guarantee.
From $39 a bottle · free shipping on six bottles · no subscription
180-day guarantee
Vegan & non-GMO
Gluten-free
No fillers
Made in USA, GMP facility
What is iGenics?
iGenics is a daily eye health supplement made for Science Genics of Dallas, Texas. Two capsules provide twelve ingredients: the macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, five botanicals led by bilberry, and five vitamins and minerals including zinc and vitamin A.
The label describes it as an AREDS 2+ formula. In plain terms, it starts from the familiar pairing of lutein and zeaxanthin with vitamin C, zinc and copper, then adds bilberry, turmeric, ginkgo and saffron on top. Nothing is hidden inside a proprietary blend, so you can see exactly how much of each ingredient you are taking.
It suits adults who want to look after their eyes as part of a daily routine, whether that means long hours at a screen, plenty of night driving or simply the wish to support healthy vision with age.
Why people choose iGenics
Every dose in the open
All twelve amounts are printed on the Supplement Facts panel. No blends, no guesswork.
A generous carotenoid serving
20 mg of lutein and 10 mg of zeaxanthin a day, both from marigold flower.
Chelated minerals
Zinc and copper come as TRAACS bisglycinate chelates, a form chosen for gentle absorption.
Turmeric with black pepper
350 mg of 95% turmeric extract, partnered with black pepper extract to aid uptake.
Clean capsule
Vegan hypromellose shell with no fillers. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
Six months to decide
A 180-day guarantee, three times the length most supplements offer.
The iGenics label: 12 ingredients and their amounts
Each two-capsule serving of iGenics provides lutein 20 mg, zeaxanthin 10 mg, bilberry extract 480 mg, turmeric extract 350 mg, ginkgo biloba 80 mg, saffron 20 mg, black pepper extract 20 mg, vitamin C 500 mg, zinc 20 mg, copper 2 mg, vitamin A 900 mcg and vitamin E 0.268 mg.
Supplement Facts. Serving size 2 capsules, 30 servings per bottle.
Ingredient
Per serving
% Daily Value
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)
500 mg
556%
Zinc (TRAACS® bisglycinate chelate)
20 mg
182%
Copper (TRAACS® bisglycinate chelate)
2 mg
222%
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
900 mcg
100%
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate)
0.268 mg
2%
Bilberry extract (fruit)
480 mg
†
Turmeric extract 95% (root)
350 mg
†
Ginkgo biloba (leaf powder)
80 mg
†
Saffron (flower)
20 mg
†
Black pepper extract (fruit)
20 mg
†
Lutein (from marigold flower)
20 mg
†
Zeaxanthin (from marigold flower)
10 mg
†
† Daily Value not established. Other ingredient: hypromellose (vegetable capsule).
The Supplement Facts panel as printed on the bottle.
Macular carotenoids
20 mg
Lutein
from marigold flower
One of the two pigments the eye gathers at the macula, the small central area of the retina used for sharp, detailed sight.
10 mg
Zeaxanthin
from marigold flower
Lutein's partner pigment, found at the very centre of the macula. The two are almost always studied and taken together.
Botanicals
480 mg
Bilberry extract
fruit
The European cousin of the blueberry and the largest single ingredient in the capsule, prized for its deep-purple anthocyanins.
350 mg
Turmeric extract 95%
root
Standardised to 95% curcuminoids, the golden compounds responsible for turmeric's antioxidant reputation.
80 mg
Ginkgo biloba
leaf powder
A traditional botanical long associated with healthy circulation, including the fine vessels that serve the eye.
20 mg
Saffron
flower
The crimson stigmas of the saffron crocus, a source of the carotenoids crocin and crocetin.
20 mg
Black pepper extract
fruit
Included alongside turmeric because piperine from black pepper helps the body absorb curcuminoids.
Vitamins and minerals
500 mg
Vitamin C
calcium ascorbate
A water-soluble antioxidant found in high concentration in the fluid inside the eye. Supplied here in a buffered, non-acidic form.
20 mg
Zinc
TRAACS® bisglycinate chelate
A mineral the retina holds in unusually high amounts. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
2 mg
Copper
TRAACS® bisglycinate chelate
Paired with zinc as a matter of course, since zinc taken on its own over time can lower copper levels.
900 mcg
Vitamin A
retinyl palmitate
The classic vision vitamin. It contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, particularly in low light.
0.268 mg
Vitamin E
d-alpha tocopheryl acetate
A fat-soluble antioxidant that works alongside vitamin C to protect cells from oxidative stress.
How to take iGenics
Take two iGenics capsules once a day, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with 8 oz of water. A bottle of 60 capsules lasts 30 days.
Take two capsulesTake two iGenics capsules together, once a day.
Take them before a mealSwallow the capsules 20 to 30 minutes before eating, with 8 oz of water.
Make it dailyUse the same meal each day so the habit sticks. The meal that follows also supplies the dietary fat that lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin A are absorbed with.
Allow 60 to 90 daysCarotenoids accumulate slowly. Give the formula two to three months of daily use before you judge it.
Suggested use and cautions, from the bottle.
iGenics pricing and packages
iGenics costs $69 for one bottle, $147 for three bottles ($49 each) and $234 for six bottles ($39 each). The six-bottle package ships free and includes two e-books and a free bottle of IntelliGen.
Struck-through figures are the $149 per-bottle list price. Each package is a single payment. Check the order page for the current price before you buy.
The three packages side by side
Package
Total
Shipping
Saving
Per day
1 bottle, 30 days
$69
$9.99
$80
$2.30
3 bottles, 90 days
$147
$9.99
$300
$1.63
6 bottles, 180 days
$234
Free
$660
$1.30
Free gifts with three and six bottles
Two e-books on eye healthIncluded as downloads with both the three-bottle and six-bottle packages.
A free bottle of IntelliGenAnother Science Genics supplement, added to six-bottle orders only.
Free shippingThe six-bottle package ships at no charge. Smaller orders ship for $9.99.
The order page values the two e-books and the IntelliGen bottle together at $173.
The 180-day money-back guarantee
iGenics is guaranteed for 180 days from the date of your order. If you are not satisfied, contact customer support and send the bottles back, even if they are empty, for a refund of the purchase price.
Six months is enough to take the full three-bottle course twice over before deciding. Shipping and handling charges may not be refunded. How to return an order.
Before you start
The label asks pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a known medical condition to consult a physician first. A few more points worth knowing:
Blood thinners. Ginkgo biloba and turmeric can both add to the effect of warfarin, aspirin and similar medicines. Ask your pharmacist before combining them.
Surgery. Because of the ginkgo, tell your surgeon or dentist that you take iGenics, and ask when to pause it.
Other vitamin A or zinc. iGenics supplies 100% of the daily value for vitamin A and 182% for zinc. Count what your multivitamin adds.
Pregnancy. Preformed vitamin A is a nutrient to keep within limits in pregnancy, which is one reason the label says to speak to a physician first.
Do not exceed two capsules a day. The label's own caution.
Changes in your sight. Sudden blurring, flashes, a shadow in your vision or eye pain call for an eye doctor promptly. A supplement is not the answer to those.
Background reading
For readers who like to go to the source, these published papers cover two of the main ingredients. They study the nutrients themselves, not iGenics as a product.
Lutein and zeaxanthin: AREDS2 Research Group, JAMA, 2013. PMID 23644932
iGenics is an eye health supplement from Science Genics of Dallas, Texas, sold as an AREDS 2+ formula. Each two-capsule serving provides twelve ingredients, including 20 mg of lutein, 10 mg of zeaxanthin and 480 mg of bilberry extract. It is vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.
How do I take iGenics?
Take two capsules once a day, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with 8 oz of water. That is the suggested use printed on the label. One bottle holds 60 capsules, which is 30 days.
How much does iGenics cost?
One bottle is $69 plus $9.99 shipping. Three bottles are $49 each, $147 in total, plus $9.99 shipping, with two free e-books. Six bottles are $39 each, $234 in total, with free shipping, two free e-books and a free bottle of IntelliGen.
What does the 180-day guarantee cover?
Every order is covered for 180 days from the order date. If you are not satisfied, contact customer support and return the bottles, even empty ones, for a refund of the purchase price. Shipping and handling may not be refunded.
How much lutein and zeaxanthin are in iGenics?
Each daily serving contains 20 mg of lutein and 10 mg of zeaxanthin, both from marigold flower. The amounts are printed on the Supplement Facts panel along with every other ingredient.
Is iGenics vegan?
Yes. The capsule shell is hypromellose, a plant-based material, and the formula is described as vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free with no fillers.
How long before I notice anything?
The manufacturer suggests allowing 60 to 90 days of daily use. Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin build up in the eye gradually, which is why the three and six-bottle packages are the usual choice.
Can I take iGenics with other supplements or medication?
Check with your doctor or pharmacist first if you take prescription medication, especially blood thinners, since ginkgo and turmeric can add to their effect. If you already take a multivitamin, compare the vitamin A and zinc amounts so you do not double up.
Where is iGenics made?
iGenics is made in the USA in a GMP-certified facility for Science Genics, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, Texas.
What is the free bottle of IntelliGen?
IntelliGen is another Science Genics supplement. One bottle is included as a gift with the six-bottle package, alongside the two e-books. The order page values the three gifts together at $173.
Is it a one-time payment?
Yes. Each package is a single purchase. You are not enrolled in a subscription and nothing ships automatically.
Ready to try iGenics?
Twelve ingredients with every dose on the label, from $39 a bottle, and 180 days to make up your mind.
