Evidence brief · Supplement
Lutein & Zeaxanthin for Age-related macular degeneration
Evidence grade B — Slows progression
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Age-related macular degenerationEvidence grade B
Slows progression
Unclearmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Studies disagree: Age-related macular degeneration (mixed agreement).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For age-related macular degeneration, Lutein & Zeaxanthin earns evidence grade B (unclear effect, mixed consistency) — there is real evidence here. Slows progression
How it might work
They form macular pigment that filters blue light and quenches oxidative stress in the retina.
How to use it
10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day (the AREDS2 amounts), with fat.
Safety & cautions
Very safe.
Bottom line
Genuinely evidence-based for at-risk eyes (AREDS2). 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin with a meal.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day with fat.
Goes with
- Lutein & ZeaxanthinRead the full Lutein & Zeaxanthin monographEvidence grade B
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
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- Lutein & Zeaxanthin for Visual performance / glareEvidence grade C — ModestEvidence grade C
- Lutein & Zeaxanthin: dosage and how to take it10 mg lutein + 2 mg zeaxanthin/day with fat.Evidence grade B
- Lutein & Zeaxanthin: side effects, safety & interactionsVery safe.Evidence grade B
Sources
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