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The one supplement formula with randomised-trial evidence for slowing age-related macular degeneration — but only in people who already have intermediate AMD or advanced AMD in one eye. It does not prevent AMD, and it does not restore vision that has been lost. AREDS2's own contribution was to swap beta-carotene out, because beta-carotene raises lung cancer risk in smokers and former smokers.
Carotenoid pigments that accumulate in the eye, providing protection against blue light and age-related vision decline.
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