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Can taurine help prevent macular degeneration?
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Not known: I am not aware of any proper study showing that.
Answered 9/27/2011
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Only theoretically: It may be helpful but has not been rigorously proven in a randomized clinical trial like areds supplements have.
Answered 10/21/2012
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