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Eye/vision:i am about ready to take areds2 for dry amd. other companies add omega 3 to original b&l clinical trial formula.stay with areds2 or change?

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Check pricing: AREDS2 has proven value for slowing the progression of dry AMD. Omega 3 does not although it might help with eye dryness. Check out the extra cost of the AREDS2 with omega 3 and see if Omega 3 supplements alone add less cost. You might save money although the benefits for macular degeneration are doubtful.

Answered 9/25/2015

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