Ingredient profile
Vitamins B6, B12 and Himalayan Pink Salt in Zeaxan
Zeaxan lists Himalayan pink salt 1st, vitamin B6 7th and vitamin B12 9th in its 600 mg blend, with no amounts printed. Adults need 1.3 to 1.7 mg of B6 and 2.4 mcg of B12 a day, and neither vitamin has a proven eye benefit. Salt being first suggests it is the largest single ingredient, though the sodium is small.
Written by the Zeaxan editorial teamUpdated
The basics
Why are vitamins B6 and B12 in Zeaxan?
The label does not say. Both are common B vitamins that your body needs, but neither has been shown to help the eyes.
Vitamin B6 appears as pyridoxine, 7th of 11 ingredients. Vitamin B12 appears as cyanocobalamin, 9th of 11. Here is the B6 profile first.
| Label name | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Pyridoxine |
| Form | B vitamin |
| Place in the blend | 7 of 11 (heaviest first) |
| Amount per 2 capsules | Not published (listed 7th) |
| Amount used in research | Adults need 1.3-1.7 mg a day; upper limit 100 mg |
| Strength of evidence | Essential nutrient; no eye benefit shown |
| Why it is in the formula | A common B vitamin |
| Main caution | High-dose B6 taken for a year or longer can damage nerves. Count every supplement you take. |
Vitamin B6
How much vitamin B6 is too much?
The adult upper limit is 100 mg a day, while daily needs are only 1.3 to 1.7 mg (NIH ODS, B6). Taking high-dose B6 supplements for a year or longer can cause severe nerve damage.
B6 hides in multivitamins, B-complex pills and many other eye formulas. Zeaxan does not print its B6 amount, so add up what you can from your other labels and ask your pharmacist about the rest.
Vitamin B12
Who needs extra vitamin B12?
Older adults, vegans and people taking metformin are the groups most likely to run low (NIH ODS, B12). Adults need 2.4 mcg a day, and B12 has not been shown to cause harm even at high doses.
Zeaxan cannot tell you whether you are low, and its amount is not published. A blood test can. The "1%" after cyanocobalamin on the label describes a diluted ingredient, not 1% of the capsule.
| Label name | Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin 1%) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Cyanocobalamin; the 1% describes a diluted form, not 1% of the capsule |
| Form | B vitamin |
| Place in the blend | 9 of 11 (heaviest first) |
| Amount per 2 capsules | Not published (listed 9th) |
| Amount used in research | Adults need 2.4 mcg a day; no upper limit set |
| Strength of evidence | Helps only if you are low |
| Why it is in the formula | A common B vitamin |
| Main caution | Older adults, vegans and metformin users may run low; a blood test tells you, not a supplement. |
Listed first
Why does Himalayan pink salt come first in the Zeaxan blend?
The brand gives no reason. Because blend labels list ingredients from heaviest to lightest (21 CFR 101.36), salt in first place suggests it is the largest single ingredient, ahead of every eye nutrient.
Himalayan pink salt is rock salt, mostly sodium chloride. We found no eye research on it. See the full label on the Supplement Facts page.
| Label name | Himalayan Pink Salt |
|---|---|
| What it is | Rock salt, mostly sodium chloride |
| Form | Mineral salt |
| Place in the blend | 1 of 11 (heaviest first) |
| Amount per 2 capsules | Not published (listed 1st in the 600 mg blend) |
| Amount used in research | No eye research; sodium Daily Value is under 2,300 mg a day |
| Strength of evidence | No eye evidence |
| Why it is in the formula | Not explained by the brand; listed first, which suggests it is the largest single ingredient |
| Main caution | The whole blend is 600 mg, so the sodium is small, but count it if you limit salt. |
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Does the salt in Zeaxan add much sodium?
Not much. The whole blend weighs 600 mg per serving, so the salt is a small fraction of the sodium most people eat in a day.
The Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 mg, and Americans average about 3,400 mg (FDA, sodium). If your doctor has you on a strict salt limit, count it anyway.
Your day
When should you take Zeaxan alongside your other medicines?
Once a day, between meals, at a time you can keep. If you take metformin, ask your doctor about a B12 test as well.
- Mid-morning, about 10:30
Take 2 capsules between breakfast and lunch, as the label says, with a glass of water.
- Or mid-afternoon, about 3:30 pm
Pick one time and keep it, so you never take a second serving by mistake.
- Screen hours: 20-20-20 breaks
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Medicines at their own times
If you take a blood thinner, thyroid medicine or metformin, ask your pharmacist first.
The label serving is 2 capsules a day between meals; the times are examples. Screen breaks (AAO, eye strain); blood thinners (NCCIH, ginkgo); thyroid medicine (MSD Manual, bacopa).
More timing tips are on the how-to-use page.
Our take
Are the B vitamins in Zeaxan a reason to buy it?
No. You can get B6 and B12 from a plain vitamin that prints its amounts. In Zeaxan they are small, unmeasured extras.
When you compare products, favor labels that list each amount. Our guide to choosing an eye supplement shows what to look for.
FAQ
B6, B12 and salt questions
Does Zeaxan have too much vitamin B6?
Not by itself, by our arithmetic. As the 7th ingredient of a 600 mg blend, B6 can weigh at most about 86 mg, under the 100 mg adult upper limit (NIH ODS, B6). The real amount is not published. Add up your labels if you take other B6 products.
Can vitamin B6 cause nerve damage?
Yes, at high doses over time. Taking high-dose B6 supplements for a year or longer can cause severe nerve damage (NIH ODS, B6). Adults need only 1.3 to 1.7 mg a day, so ask your doctor before taking more than that from several products.
Does metformin lower vitamin B12?
It can. People taking metformin are one of the groups that may get too little B12 (NIH ODS, B12). Zeaxan contains B12, but its amount is not published, so it cannot stand in for a blood test or for your doctor's advice.
What does "Cyanocobalamin 1%" mean on a label?
It means the B12 ingredient is a diluted form, with cyanocobalamin making up 1% of it. It does not mean B12 is 1% of the capsule or of your daily needs. On the Zeaxan label it is the 9th of 11 blend ingredients.
How much sodium is in Zeaxan?
The label does not say. Salt is listed first in a 600 mg blend, so it is likely the largest single ingredient, but the sodium is small next to the Daily Value of less than 2,300 mg (FDA, sodium). Count it if you follow a strict limit.
Is Himalayan pink salt healthier than table salt?
Our sources show no special benefit. Himalayan pink salt is rock salt, mostly sodium chloride, and we found no eye research on it. Diets higher in sodium are linked to high blood pressure (FDA, sodium), whatever color the salt is. Count it like any other salt.
Should people with high blood pressure take Zeaxan?
Ask your doctor first. The label says anyone with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using it. The sodium in a 600 mg blend is small, but your doctor can weigh it with your medicines and the other ingredients.
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