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Table 1 Composition of supplements specified in the survey

From: Advice about diet and smoking for people with or at risk of age-related macular degeneration: a cross-sectional survey of eye care professionals in the UK

Nutrient§

B&L Preservision*

Macushield

ICaps

Ocuvite Complete

Vitamin C

452

-

125

180

Vitamin E

268

-

50

30

Vitamin A

17.2

-

0.8

-

Vitamin B2

-

-

1.4

-

Zinc

69.2

-

20

15

Selenium

-

-

0.05

-

Manganese

-

-

2

-

Lutein

-

10

10

10

Zeaxanthin

-

2

**

2

Meso-zeaxanthin

-

10

-

-

Omega 3 fatty acids

-

-

-

500

  1. § composition in mg, *Formulation equivalent to that used in AREDS., ** specified as Lutein/zeaxanthin 10mg.
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