Supplement shows promise for dry eye sufferers in new study

NCT ID NCT05481450

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Applied Science & Performance Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called Nutritears, containing lutein, zeaxanthin, curcuminoids, and vitamin D3, can improve dry eye symptoms. 131 adults with dry eye syndrome took either the supplement or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured tear production and symptom scores to see if the supplement made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Nutritears (a dietary supplement containing lutein/zeaxanthin, curcuminoids, and vitamin D3)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, over-the-counter supplement to ease dry eye symptoms and improve tear production.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 131 people. The supplement may not work better than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone with dry eye.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dry eye syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DRY EYE DRY EYE SYNDROMES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Applied Science and Performance Institute

Tampa, Florida, 33607, United States
True Eye Experts - Lutz

Lutz, Florida, 33549, United States
True Eye Experts - New Tampa

Tampa, Florida, 33647, United States

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