Lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 reduce AMD In 1992 through 2001, the first Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) tested if an antioxidant combination could reduce chances for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a second phase begun in 2006 (AREDS2), doctors added macular carotenoids; 10 mg of lutein and 2 mg of zeaxanthin, plus omega-3 fish oil,Continue reading “Eye: Lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3, and vitamin D preserve eye health”