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• antioxidants and AMD
• Posted: 2007-10-13 14:35:04 By dan r
• Dear Friends,
  
  A meta-analysis of published studies has found that vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, and lycopene will not prevent the onset of early AMD. The report, published in the October issue of the British Medical Journal concluded that "there is insufficient evidence to support the role of dietary antioxidants, including the use of dietary antioxidant supplements, for the primary prevention of early AMD." MD Support clarifies that this is referring to primary development of the disease, not slowing down of the progression of the disease once it has developed. The results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) still stand: patients with advanced cases of dry AMD can moderately lower the risk of developing the more severe wet form of the disease and preserve vision by taking a daily dose of antioxidant vitamins and zinc. Read more about the AREDS here:
  
  http://www.mdsuppport.org/library/study.html
  
  In opposition to the conclusions of the meta-analysis, leading nutritionists argue that a discussion of disease prevention is much more complex than looking at the effect of a few antioxidants out of the entire spectrum of nutrients affecting the body's development and maintenance. For more on this side of the issue, read the October 12 Friday Pearl by Ellen Troyer at:
  
  http://www.biosyntrx.com/Article.php?ArticleID=526
  
  Best regards,
  
  Dan Roberts, Director
  MD Support
  www.mdsupport.org