The Benefits Of AREDS II

By Max Brazell


There is no person that can escape aging. This is a process that is bound to happy to anyone. As you grow older, you will experience a decrease of function in the different systems of your body. One of the most obvious problems the elderly can experience would the degeneration of their vision. For this reason, there are big studies like AREDS II that were conducted so something can be done about this problem.

AREDS II is an abbreviation that stands for Age Related Disease Study 2. It is a follow up study to a research of the same name. Its objective is to study the effectiveness of using vitamin supplements for eye problems. The study is important for it can help do something about loss of vision among the elderly.

Its main objective is to do something about AMD or age related macular degeneration. This is a condition where in the macula would start to lose its function due to aging. This condition is the number one cause as to why there are many seniors that are suffering from vision loss.

This study is also applicable for other types of vision problems. A good example would be cataract. People with cataract suffer from blurry eyes mainly because of a cloudy substance forming on the lens making it hard for them to see clearly.

In this study, scientists would like to determine the effectiveness of vision vitamins in dealing with AMD and other eye problems. These vision vitamins would include Vitamins C and E. You also have nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, beta carotene, Omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, and copper.

The nutrients that were mentioned can be derived from certain plants except for Omega 3, which is found in fish like salmon. For example, beta carotene is abundant in plants and vegetables especially the bright colored ones. Zeaxanthin and lutein can easily be found in spinach and other green vegetables.

Through the study, scientists gain more knowledge especially on how to properly use the said nutrients. It gives them the data needed to create many kinds of eye supplements. The supplements can help nourish the eyes so they will remain healthy.

AREDS II can benefit different kinds of people. The result of this study is something that can help millions of seniors all over the world. This will also help young individuals to do something about their vision while they are still yet to experience aging.




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