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AREDS2 ingredients

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Quick answer

AREDS2 combines vitamins C and E, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin. It is a specific eye-disease formula, not a general supplement for all causes of poor vision.

Label check

  • Active ingredient and exact amount
  • Inactive ingredients, capsule material, flavors, and colors
  • Allergen statement and shared-facility language
  • Sweeteners, sugar alcohols, gelatin, dairy, soy, gluten, or fish source

Safety and when to get advice

  • Studied for reducing risk of progression from intermediate to advanced AMD; not for preventing AMD onset or treating cataracts.

What the evidence can tell you

Research findings depend on the preparation, dose, population, and outcome studied. Ingredient evidence does not establish that every product works, and an absence of reported side effects cannot rule out uncommon reactions.

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