The Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) published in the October 2001 issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology reported the benefit of slowing the progression of macular degeneration in some patients taking large doses of Vitamins A (Lutein), E, C, and the mineral Zinc. The results of the AREDS2 study reported in May of 2013 confirmed the benefits of vitamin supplementation and showed that Lutein was equally as effective as Beta Carotene, but better tolerated. TEBS� EYE FORMULA for MACULA SUPPORT 2 is based on this second study.
Antioxidants are also important in supporting the circulatory system, immune system, and many other functions of the body. Antioxidants include: Vitamins A, C, E, bilberry, ginkgo biloba, grape seed extract, zinc, selenium and others. Consuming a diet rich in leafy green vegetables is also a good source of Vitamin A.
Clinical studies have shown the possible reduction in cataract formation with the use if vitamins C and E. In the May 1998 edition of OPHTHALMOLOGY, a study of 764 patients by Dr. Leske concluded that in regular users of multivitamin supplements, the risk of nuclear cataract was reduced by one third; in regular users of Vitamin E supplements the risk was reduced by approximately one half.