Where to Buy Vitamins

Multiple companies have claimed efficacy of their products in treating macular degeneration. However, to date, only two companies manufacture the exact macular degeneration vitamin formula as outlined in the Age Related Eye Disease Study (known as “AREDS”) published by the United States National Institutes of Health in October 2001.This study was widely accepted in the medical community as being the first and only study to prove true efficacy against this visually debilitating disease.

For which types of macular degeneration are the vitamin helpful?

The National Institutes of Health found that these vitamin were beneficial in cases of intermediate and severe macular degeneration, including both dry and wet forms.

What are the differences between Visivite Original AREDS and Preservision AREDS?

VisiVite Original AREDS Formula requires one capsule twice daily, whereas Preservision AREDS requires two tablets twice daily (four tablets total per day). Additionally, VisiVite offers a formula designed for people with a current or previous smoking history which does not contain Beta Carotene. Because of the increased risk of lung cancer, it is recommended that people with a smoking history do not ingest high levels of Beta-carotene.

Which vitamin do we recommend?

We do not recommend one manufacturer or the other. However, it is our goal to educate consumers that only certain ingredients have been PROVEN to of benefit in treating macular degeneration. Avoid purchasing vitamin that have unproven benefits, even when they sound convincing. Information comparing vitamin and their availability is listed below.