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A member asked:
I have a family history of amd. i'm barely 30, but should i start on lutein supplements?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: They won't hurt you, and they will probably help prevent or delay amd. Usually the lutein will come in a multi-vitamin.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Maybe: The areds and areds 2 studies confirmed that certain eye supplements, including lutein, can help reduce the risk of visual loss in patients with macular degeneration. Many believe (as i do) that taking these supplements can also reduce the risk of developing amd, but the studies on this are less clear. There are also genetic tests that can be done to determine your risk class for develping amd
Answered 8/10/2016
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