AREDS 2 Zinc-Free Eye Vitamin

A naturally-sourced, vegetarian, no-zinc AREDS 2 eye vitamin for genetically-targeted macular health. VisiVite® AREDS 2 Zinc-Free White has: 10 mg Natural FloraGLO® Lutein from marigolds 2 mg Natural OmniXan® Zeaxanthin from paprika Vcaps® Plus Natural vegetarian capsules No Synthetic Ingredients, sugars or artificial fillers No Artificial Colors or Flavors No zinc or copper The National Eye Institute's publication of the AREDS2 results in May 2013 demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted high-dose nutritional supplementation in the slowing and prevention of age-related macular changes. Specifically, the research showed that: The carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin were 18% more effective than the original AREDS formula which contained beta-carotene. Lutein and Zeaxanthin absorption were improved when beta-carotene was removed. And yet, several studies suggest that in people with specific complement factor risk alleles, the mineral zinc may negate the benefits of other crucial macu