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Astaxanthin – the Pink Pigment in Salmon

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Astaxanthin, the pink pigment in salmon, shrimp, lobster and, yes, flamingos is yet another carotenoid that is rapidly establishing its potency for macular health maintenance and repair.

Carotenoids – Lutein and Zeaxanthin

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People who eat foods containing carotenoids get protective health benefits as well. Two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, found in high levels in collard greens and spinach, appear to reduce risk of macular degeneration according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.

Vitamins A & E Could Improve Vision in Macular Degeneration

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Vitamins A & E also could improve vision in macular degeneration. Because the retina is the most metabolically active tissue in the body, it requires a high level of antioxidant defense.

What a Person with AMD Sees

What a person sees in the middle stages of AMD…