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I am already taking daily vitamins. Should I stop taking these vitamins if I am advised to take the combination of antioxidants plus zinc evaluated by the Age-Related Eye Disease Study?

April 26, 2017advised antioxidants combination evaluated Plus taking vitamins zinc

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I am already taking daily vitamins. Should I stop taking these vitamins if I am advised to take the combination of antioxidants plus zinc evaluated by the Age-Related Eye Disease Study?

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People with intermediate AMD in one or both eyes, or those with advanced AMD in one eye only, and who are advised to take a formulation like those used in the AREDS, should review the supplements they are taking with their primary care doctors and/or eye care professionals. In addition to their study medication, most of the participants in the AREDS took a multivitamin that contained the approximate recommended dietary allowance of most vitamins and minerals.