Vitamin E and Cataract Study

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An observational 10-year study of more than 35,000 middle-aged U.S. women observed the women’s use of dietary supplements and occurrence of cataracts.

The study found significant evidence that women who had more lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E in their diet were less likely to develop cataracts than women who are lacking intake of these nutrients. In fact, the women who got the most lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E were 18% less likely to get cataracts.

These nutrients are hot topics in research right now, including the ongoing AREDS II study.

Ref: *Christen, W. Archives of Ophthalmology, January 2008; vol 126: pp 102-109. WebMD Medical News: “Nutrients May Help Save Eyes.” National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: “Vitamin E.” News release, JAMA/Archives.

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