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Supplements for Oral Use

  • Lutein RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula; improves vision; used for prevention and treatment. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.

  • Zeaxanthin RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; protects macula and retina; improves vision; used for prevention and treatment. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.

  • Acetyl carnitine RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine improves vision; maintains mitochondrial health; slows down the progression; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of acetyl carnitine, daily in divided, doses for many months. Works better with coenzyme Q10 and fish oil.

  • Antioxidants RatingRatingRatingRating

    Antioxidants neutralizes free radicals; they slow down the progression; improve vision; used for prevention and treatment. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Coenzyme Q10 RatingRatingRatingRating

    Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take 120-240 mg of coenzyme Q10 daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with fish oil and acetyl carnitine.

  • Fish oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is a blood thinner; improves vision; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with coenzyme Q10 and acetyl carnitine.

  • Zinc RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take 50-75 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • N-Acetylcarnosine RatingRatingRating

    N-Acetylcarnosine is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; improves vision. Use N-acetylcarnosine containing eye drops 3-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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