Vitamin B6

Three formulas from major pharmaceutical manufacturers exist which exactly duplicate the formula in the Age Related Eye Disease Study. For information regarding the manufacturers and availability of these vitamins, click here. Newer formulas that include the high-dose Lutein and Zeaxanthin shown to improve vision may are found here.

In that study, specific macular degeneration vitamin ingredients and amounts were found to slow the progression of macular degeneration in those patients with intermediate or advanced disease. It is believed that macular degeneration vitamin contain specific anti-oxidants and Zinc that promote the continued health of the retina and tissues surrounding the retina.

In the absence of any macular degeneration, there is no research published that shows that taking vitamins can prevent macular degeneration. However, the AREDS study did show, if there was disease in only one eye, that taking proper vitamin supplements prevented or slowed the progress of the disease in the opposite eye. Furthermore, there is now research to support to preventative effects of adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids to people with healthy eyes to reduce their chances of developing age-related macular degeneration.