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Zinc May Help Against Vision Loss in Seniors
« on: August 27, 2017, 09:03:09 am »

Zinc May Help Against Vision Loss in Seniors

But no large studies prove the inexpensive pill slows age-related macular degeneration, eye expert says

By Steven Reinberg

 

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- An inexpensive over-the-counter antioxidant/zinc supplement that may help preserve vision in older people is also cost effective, a new study suggests.

The combo pill has been dubbed the "Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)" supplement, based on trial in which it was studied previously.

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/news/20170823/zinc-may-help-against-vision-loss-in-seniors#1