Macular degeneration

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a blood thinner; improves vision; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-1.5 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is a blood thinner; improves vision; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-3 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Ginkgo improves blood circulation; slows down the progression; used for prevention and treatment. Take 120-240 mg of standardized ginkgo extract daily, containing 24% of flavone glycosides, in divided doses, for many months.