Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements to slow down the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive and sight-threatening disease affecting the central area of the retina. Two updated Cochrane Reviews from July 2017 present the evidence for the use of antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent it or slow down progression. Lead author, Jenny Evans from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK tells us more in this podcast.Note: the other Cochrane Reviews this podcast refers to isAntioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library - October 11, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cochrane Source Type: podcasts