Vitalux Advanced AREDS2 Formula, Lutein Zeaxanthin Zinc and Copper with Vitamins C and E, Helps Delay the Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, 60-120 Caplets

Vitalux Advanced AREDS2 Formula Details

An eye-health caplet on the AREDS2 nutrient set: lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, vitamin C and vitamin E. Two caplets daily with food.

One point is worth being straight about. The AREDS trials studied people who already had intermediate or advanced age-related macular degeneration, and found a reduction in the rate of progression — not prevention in healthy eyes, and not reversal of damage already done. The licensed claim reflects that: it helps delay the progression of AMD.

Lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the macula, where they form macular pigment — a yellow filter absorbing short-wavelength blue light and quenching the free radicals light generates. The body cannot make either, so pigment density depends on diet or supplementation.

AREDS2's headline change was replacing beta-carotene with these two carotenoids, after the original formulation was linked to increased lung cancer risk in smokers and former smokers. There is no beta-carotene here, which is what makes it appropriate for anyone with a smoking history.

Zinc appears with copper because sustained zinc supplementation drives copper out, and copper deficiency causes anaemia and neurological problems. The copper is corrective. The label is explicit that zinc supplementation can cause copper deficiency — speak to a practitioner if unsure of your copper intake.

Take with a meal containing oil or fat — the carotenoids and vitamin E are fat-soluble. This product has come into contact with fish ingredients.

Vitalux is a Canadian eye-health range built around the AREDS and AREDS2 clinical formulations, sold largely through optometrists and pharmacies.

Who Vitalux Advanced AREDS2 Formula Is For

For people diagnosed with intermediate or advanced AMD — the population the AREDS trials studied — and anyone whose optometrist has recommended an AREDS2 formula. The 120-caplet size is 60 days.

It is not a preventive for healthy eyes — the evidence does not support that, and taking a high-zinc formula speculatively is not sensible. Consult a practitioner before use if you have cancer, cardiovascular disease or diabetes, and about your copper intake before starting a zinc-containing formula. It has come into contact with fish — do not use if you have a fish allergy. Supplements do not replace regular eye examinations; AMD needs monitoring by an eye care professional.

Vitalux Advanced AREDS2 Formula Features and Benefits

• Lutein and Zeaxanthin — The carotenoids that form macular pigment.
• No Beta-Carotene — The AREDS2 change, for smokers and former smokers.
• Zinc with Copper — Copper offsets zinc-induced depletion.
• Vitamins C and E — 250mg and 200 IU per caplet.
• Helps Delay AMD Progression — The claim licensed under NPN 80044606.
• Two Caplets Daily — With a meal containing oil or fat.
• Two Sizes — 60 caplets for 30 days, 120 for 60.

Helps delay the progression of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and helps maintain healthy vision. Adults: take 2 caplets per day with a meal containing oil or fat, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products.