Benefits
Natural Zeaxanthin Source for Eye Health
ZeaONE provides the natural marigold-sourced zeaxanthin that's used in OPTISHARP Natural and Kemin's branded products. Same evidence base as OPTISHARP Natural.
AREDS2 Foundation
AREDS2 trial established lutein + zeaxanthin for AMD; ZeaONE provides natural zeaxanthin component.
Foveal Macular Pigment
Zeaxanthin specifically concentrates in central foveal region; ZeaONE supports foveal pigment density.
Combined with FloraGLO Lutein
Aligned source (both from marigolds); standard combination for comprehensive macular carotenoid support.
Sustainable Marigold Cultivation
Kemin's marigold supply chain provides sustainable natural zeaxanthin source.
Mechanism of action
Same as OPTISHARP Natural
ZeaONE is the natural zeaxanthin material used in DSM's OPTISHARP Natural; same mechanism of action — macular pigment, blue light filtering, antioxidant protection.
Natural RR-Zeaxanthin Form
Natural-source zeaxanthin from marigolds is RR-isomer matching retinal tissue.
Foveal Concentration
Zeaxanthin preferentially concentrates in foveal center where most acute vision occurs.
Marigold Source Alignment
Same source plant (Tagetes erecta) as FloraGLO Lutein — sustainable aligned supply chain.
Clinical trials
ZeaONE evidence base derives from AREDS2 and other clinical trials of natural zeaxanthin.
AREDS2: 4,203 participants.
Reduced AMD progression with lutein + zeaxanthin supplementation.
About this ingredient
ZEAONE® is the SOURCE OF NATURAL ZEAXANTHIN from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta) manufactured by KEMIN INDUSTRIES — used in DSM's OPTISHARP™ Natural product. RELATIONSHIP: ZeaONE is the B2B/business-side branded ingredient; OPTISHARP Natural is the consumer-facing branded version using ZeaONE; both refer to same natural marigold-sourced zeaxanthin in this Kemin-DSM partnership.
KEY DISTINCTIONS: same as OPTISHARP Natural — natural RR-zeaxanthin, marigold source, AREDS2 evidence base.
EVIDENCE-BASED USES: same as OPTISHARP Natural — AMD support, macular pigment density, blue light filtering, eye health.
CRITICAL CAUTIONS: (1) ZEAONE vs OPTISHARP NATURAL — same underlying natural zeaxanthin in different brand presentations; both Kemin-related; verify product brand for clinical evidence alignment; (2) DOSE — 2 mg/day natural zeaxanthin research-validated; typically combined with 10 mg lutein; (3) NATURAL vs SYNTHETIC — both ZeaONE and OPTISHARP Natural are NATURAL marigold-sourced zeaxanthin; some other zeaxanthin products use synthetic forms; verify natural source for AREDS2 alignment; (4) PREGNANCY/LACTATION — generally safe; (5) AREDS2 INDICATION — for intermediate AMD; (6) For COMPREHENSIVE EYE HEALTH — ZeaONE/OPTISHARP Natural component alongside lutein, zinc, antioxidant vitamins; (7) BRAND VERIFICATION — ZeaONE® is Kemin trademark; OPTISHARP™ Natural is DSM trademark; both reference same natural zeaxanthin material; this entry covers the Kemin-side ZeaONE branding for completeness.