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The value of nutritional supplements in treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a review of the literature

verfasst von: Sabrina Mukhtar, Balamurali K. Ambati

Erschienen in: International Ophthalmology | Ausgabe 12/2019

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Abstract

Purpose

To describe and evaluate the value of nutritional supplements in the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through a review of the current literature.

Methods

An extensive literature search was performed, and key research articles exploring AREDS and AREDS-2 formulations, genetics, omega fatty acids, calcium and folic acid in high-risk women were reviewed. PubMed and Web of Science databases were used for generating articles to review.

Results

The AREDS and AREDS-2 trials, while difficult to validate, show support for antioxidant supplementation in reducing AMD progression in Caucasian populations. While genetic guided personalized medicine has been studied mainly with complement factor H and age-related maculopathy susceptibility 2 risk alleles, the data have not been reproducible. Women at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease may benefit from antioxidant therapies in preventing AMD. Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation has been widely supported through observational studies; however, randomized controlled trials have not shown benefit in disease progression. Calcium exposure has been linked to increased mechanisms in cell death and may be detrimental to older individuals with AMD.

Conclusion

The data regarding nutritional supplements in preventing AMD progression are inconclusive, and therefore recommendations should be based on risk factors and demographic data.

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Titel: The value of nutritional supplements in treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a review of the literature
verfasst von: Sabrina Mukhtar
Balamurali K. Ambati
Publikationsdatum: 16.07.2019
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: International Ophthalmology / Ausgabe 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-019-01140-6

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