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AGE-RELATED
MACULAR
DEGENERATION
WHAT IS AMD?
AMD is a progressive eye disease affecting the clear central vision needed for daily activities like reading or driving, leaving only peripheral vision intact. As toxic drusen deposits build up in the macula, the cells responsible for vision begin to break down under oxidative attack, leading to poor visual function. The right macular degeneration supplement can help support the macular pigment that protects these cells.
1 in 5 AMD cases develop into the advanced form.
RISK FACTORS FOR MACULAR DEGENERATION
Low Macular Pigment is associated with virtually every risk factor for AMD, which is why vitamins for macular degeneration focus on rebuilding it.
AGE
GENETICS
SMOKING
DIABETES
SUN EXPOSURE
DIETARY HABITS
VASCULAR DISEASE
EXERCISE ROUTINE
A diagnosis of AMD can be scary
Fortunately, AMD is generally a slow moving condition, and most people have an early form. This buys time to make positive lifestyle changes such as improving diet, exercise habits, and adding macular degeneration supplements and other vitamins to improve eyesight.
AMD Genetic Testing
If you have intermediate stage AMD, a genetic test will help determine an individualized follow-up schedule based on genetic risk to closely monitor your condition.
Zinc, which is commonly found in AMD supplements and macular supplements, may be helpful or harmful. This can only be determined by your DNA*.
STAGES OF AMD
Understanding your stage helps you choose the best supplement for macular degeneration and the best vitamins for macular degeneration for your needs.
Vision with Advanced AMD
Central vision loss can result in loss of independence
Imagine never driving, reading, or seeing a friend's face again.
Discover the best eye vitamins for macular degeneration.
Published research findings*
Peer-reviewed studies on macular degeneration vitamins and vitamins for eye health support a nutrition-based approach:
CONCLUSION
Higher intake of bioavailable lutein/zeaxanthin is associated with a long-term reduced risk of advanced AMD...
Intakes of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Other Carotenoids and Age-Related Macular Degeneration During 2 Decades of Prospective Follow-up.
Wu et al., 2015 JAMA Ophthalmology.
CONCLUSION
Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation is a safe strategy for improving visual performance of AMD patients, which mainly showed in a dose-response relationship...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation and Association With Visual Function in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Liu et al., 2014 IOVS.
CONCLUSION
...using AREDS type supplements significantly increases the risk of nvAMD for some users and significantly protects other users.
Genetics and Age Related Eye Disease Study Formulation Interactions in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (GAIN).
Kaufman et al., 2020 Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
