What is Areds 2 formula?

What is Areds 2 formula?

The AREDS formula 400 IU of vitamin E. 15 mg of beta-carotene. 80 mg zinc as zinc oxide. 2mg copper as cupric oxide.

Is AREDS 2 over-the-counter?

Preservision Areds 2 is an over-the-counter brand-name supplement with a combination of nutrients formulated to help prevent age-related macular degeneration.

What is Areds 2 formula used for?

AREDS 2 Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the center of your vision. If you have intermediate AMD in 1 or both eyes, special dietary supplements called AREDS 2 can help slow down vision loss.

Is AREDS over-the-counter?

Preservision Areds is an over-the-counter eye vitamin & mineral supplement used to help reduce the risk of progression in patients with moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Which AREDS formula is best?

A modified AREDS Formula with both Lutein and Zeaxanthin, but without beta-carotene, was 18% more effective than that the original AREDS research. Lutein and Zeaxanthin absorption was improved when beta-carotene was removed from the formula. Beta carotene was again proven to increase lung cancer in former smokers.

Who should not take AREDS?

Who should not take PRESERVISION AREDS 2?

• a high amount of oxalic acid in urine.
• iron metabolism disorder causing increased iron storage.
• sickle cell anemia.
• anemia from pyruvate kinase and G6PD deficiencies.
• decreased blood-clotting from low vitamin K.
• increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder.

Is there a generic AREDS 2?

Is there a generic of Preservision Areds? Preservision Areds is a brand-name over-the-counter supplement. There are no generic alternatives available for this drug. Other versions of this medication include Preservision Areds 2 formula.

How do you get to AREDS 2?

How to take it. Take 2 soft gels daily with food; 1 in the morning, 1 in the evening.

Is there a prescription for AREDS?

There are currently no Preservision Areds patient assistance programs available. One of the easiest ways to save on your prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications is by using a SingleCare savings card.

What’s the difference between Areds 2 and AREDS?

In the AREDS trial, taking the AREDS formula reduced the risk of advanced AMD by about 25% over a five-year period. In the AREDS2 trial, adding omega-3s or lutein + zeaxanthin to the AREDS formulation (containing beta-carotene) had no additional overall effect on the risk of advanced AMD.

What are side effects of AREDS2?

Minerals (especially taken in large doses) can cause side effects such as tooth staining, increased urination, stomach bleeding, uneven heart rate, confusion, and muscle weakness or limp feeling….Common side effects may include:

• upset stomach;
• headache; or.
• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

What can I use instead of Areds 2?

The most important result of AREDS-2 is the function of the carotenoids (anti-oxidants) in treating age related macular degeneration….Recommended supplements for macular degeneration:

• 500mg vitamin C.
• 400 IU Vitamin E.
• 10 mg Lutein.
• 2 mg Zeaxanthine.
• 10 mg Meso-zeaxanthine.
• 2 mg Copper.

How do you get to Areds 2?

What can I use instead of AREDS 2?