TheyaVue dosage and how to use
How Many TheyaVue A Day? 2 Capsules, 30 Days A Bottle
The label says two different things about one bottle. Here is the dose the directions give, what it does to the numbers and what to ask before you start.
Quick answer
The published directions are one veggie capsule twice daily, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with an 8 oz glass of water. Taken as directed, that means two capsules each day and a bottle that runs out after 30 days. Adults 18 and over only. The panel prints one capsule as a serving, which doubles at this dose.
Key facts
- Directions: "take one (1) veggie capsule twice daily, 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8 oz. glass of water."
- Capsules a day at the directed dose: 2. Days per 60-capsule bottle: 30.
- The panel prints serving size 1 capsule and 60 servings per container. That reads as 60 days. The directions say 30.
- At two capsules a day, niacin is 40 mg NE and zinc is 32 mg. Both are on the panel as per-capsule figures, doubled.
- Who: adults 18 and over. Not for under 18.
- Why 20 to 30 minutes before a meal: not published.
- Missed dose: no instruction is published.
How many TheyaVue capsules should you take a day?
Two. The label's own words are: "For best results, take one (1) veggie capsule twice daily, 20-30 minutes before a meal with an 8 oz. glass of water." One capsule, two times, so two a day.
It is a rare thing on this kind of label. You get a number, a timing and a quantity of water. Most eye supplements say only "take as directed."
Follow the bottle in your hand over any web page, including this one. If the bottle reads differently from what we print, the bottle wins. Tell the website desk and we will fix the page.
Why does the panel say 60 servings if the dose is two?
Look at the top of the panel. It lists a serving size of 1 capsule and 60 servings in the container. Now look at the directions on the same bottle. They ask for two capsules a day. Neither line is hidden, but they describe different products.
| Follow the panel (1 a day) | Follow the directions (2 a day) | |
|---|---|---|
| Days in one bottle | 60 | 30 |
| Niacin | 20 mg NE | 40 mg NE |
| Zinc | 16 mg | 32 mg |
| Vitamin C | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| Proprietary blend | 240.5 mg | 481 mg |
Every percentage on the panel describes one capsule. So at the directed dose every percentage doubles. We have not seen a note on the label that reconciles the two. It is a fair question for the sales desk, and we list it below.
Can you take TheyaVue every day?
The directions are written as a daily routine, twice a day. No limit on how many days is published. No break or taper is published either.
Daily use brings two numbers into play. At two a day, niacin reaches 40 mg NE against an adult upper limit of 35 mg. Zinc reaches 32 mg against an upper limit of 40 mg that counts food, drinks, supplements and medicines together. The niacin line is crossed by following the directions.
That is not a poisoning amount. An upper limit has a margin built in. But it is a published line, and the label does not mention it. Add up everything else you take before you start. A pharmacist can do the sum with you in minutes.
When is the best time to take TheyaVue?
The label gives a time: 20 to 30 minutes before a meal. That means twice a day, before two meals, apart from each other.
The label gives no reason for it. Lutein and zeaxanthin are fat-soluble, and general nutrition would point toward taking them with food. We are not saying the label is wrong. We are saying it states an instruction without a reason, and we would rather name the gap than fill it.
Until someone explains it, follow the label. It was written by the people who made the product. A blog does not outrank it.
Water too
The directions name 8 oz of water with each capsule. That is part of the instruction, not an extra.
What if you miss a dose?
Nothing is published about missed doses. The sensible reading is to take the next one at the usual time. Nothing on the label suggests doubling up.
On a product that already sits at 40 mg NE of niacin against a 35 mg limit, doubling up is the last thing to improvise. If you are unsure, ask a pharmacist.
Who should ask a doctor before taking two a day?
- Anyone under 18. The product is for adults 18 and over, and the answer for under-18s is no.
- Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding. No pregnancy statement is published either way, so ask a clinician first.
- Anyone taking prescription medicine. The blend holds quercetin, rutin and grape seed extract, and alpha lipoic acid. A pharmacist should see the panel.
- Anyone who smokes or used to. The vitamin A is beta-carotene at 50 mcg RAE a capsule. The National Eye Institute says current and former smokers should avoid the AREDS formula that contained beta-carotene.
- Anyone who already takes a multivitamin. Zinc and niacin may stack.
No warnings panel was supplied for this product. That is a missing document, not a clean bill of health.
What should you ask the sales desk before starting?
- How many milligrams of lutein and zeaxanthin are in one capsule?
- Was the formula designed around one capsule a day or two?
- Why 20 to 30 minutes before a meal?
The sales line is +1 (315) 724-2018. Write down what you are told and the date. Whatever you hear, the product is a dietary supplement. It is not FDA approved, and no supplement is.
Frequently asked questions
How many TheyaVue should I take a day?
The directions say one veggie capsule twice daily, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with an 8 oz glass of water. That is two capsules a day.
Can I take TheyaVue daily?
The directions are written as a daily routine. No maximum length of use is published. At two a day niacin is 40 mg NE against a 35 mg adult upper limit, so ask a clinician if you take other supplements.
When should I take TheyaVue?
Twenty to thirty minutes before a meal, with an 8 oz glass of water, twice a day. The label gives no reason for the timing.
How long does a bottle of TheyaVue last?
Thirty days at the directed two capsules a day. The panel prints 60 servings at one capsule, but the directions decide how many you take.
Can I take one capsule instead of two?
The panel prints one capsule as a serving, but the directions say two a day. Which dose suits you is a question for a clinician. We cannot choose for you.
Is TheyaVue for people under 18?
No. The product is for adults 18 and over. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medicine, ask a clinician before starting.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Niacin. ods.od.nih.gov.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Zinc. ods.od.nih.gov.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin A and Carotenoids. ods.od.nih.gov.
- National Eye Institute, NIH. About the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2). www.nei.nih.gov.
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. ods.od.nih.gov.
Our view
The dose is clear. The label is clear that it is two capsules, twice-daily timing and 8 oz of water. What is not clear is why the panel is written for one capsule, and nobody has said.
Our advice is to follow the directions as printed if you decide to take it, and to do the niacin and zinc sums first. Set a phone reminder. Count 30 days a bottle, not 60. If anything about the dose worries you, a pharmacist can read the panel in two minutes.
This page is general information and not medical advice. TheyaVue is a dietary supplement, not a drug. It is not FDA approved and is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. A dilated eye exam is the only way to check for many eye diseases early on.
TheyaVue Side Effects: Niacin Hits 40 mg NE Against A 35 mg LimitTheyaVue Zinc 32 mg A Day: Taking It With A Multivitamin Or Other Eye VitaminsTheyaVue Price Per Day: Divide The Checkout Price By 30, 90 Or 180
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