certain antioxidants and zinc can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration
November 2001
A large NIH study now shows that certain antioxidants and zinc can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
High doses of vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, and zinc slow the progression of intermediate or advanced macular degeneration.
But it's not clear if the benefit is due to the combination of these...or comes from just a couple of them.
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