Eye health is an integral factor in being able to enjoy a high quality of life. Healthy vision is closely intertwined with our ability to maintain independence.

Of the adult eye concerns, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness fo aged 50 and older. It is estimated that more than two million Americans have late AMD, while millions more suffer from earlier signs of the disease.

Effective preventive options that promote optimal visual function hold a great deal of appeal then. In this realm, therapeutic nutrition is one of the most promising. The National Eye Institute's

Institute’s original Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) included 3,600 participants with various stages of AMD.

The results showed that a combination of antioxidants—including vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc—reduced the risk of developing AMD by 25%.