AREDS
Generic: 6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3
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Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same active generic (6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3), same form (Capsule)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: 1-2 capsules/day or as recommended by the physician.
Contraindications
Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid.
Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C.
Zinc is a cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system.
Copper cofactor in many enzymes, including ceruloplasmin; involved in formation of iron carrier protein, transferrin. Helps maintain normal rates of red and white blood cell formation and helps prevent development of deficiency symptoms.
Lutein yellow pigment concentrates in macula, filters out blue light that can damage retina.