MacularProtect Areds2 by ScienceBased Health — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 96/100

This product looks safe

Zinc: 80mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)
78% of ingredients have research evidence

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Zinc: 80mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)

Label Data

2 Capsule(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Other Combinations Product Type

78% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C

750 mg (1250% DV)

Vitamin E

400 IU (1333% DV)

📊 17.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 268.0mg UL 1000mg

Vitamin B6

20 mg (1000% DV)

📊 15.4× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 20mg UL 100mg

Folate

200 mcg (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 0.4 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.2mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

100 mcg (1667% DV)

📊 41.7× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.1mg

Zinc

80 mg (533% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 2.0× (UL: 40 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 80mg UL 40mg

Copper

2 mg (100% DV)

✅ 2.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 2mg UL 10mg

Lutein

10 mg

📊 Market median: 10.0mg (105 products) 📚 1 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 10mg

Zeaxanthin

2 mg

📊 Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)

This product: 2mg

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Water Silica Magnesium Stearate

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (54% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Kosher

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Take a total of two capsules daily, with meals.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Note: Pregnant or lactating women or individuals with medical conditions should consult a physician before using.

Check with your physician prior to taking MacularProtect AREDS2 to ensure that this level of zinc is appropriate for you.

Keep out of the reach of children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Description MacularProtect AREDS2 is an antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplement designed to help maintain the health of the macula, the area of the retina where the sharpest central vision occurs. The nutrients in MacularProtect ARED2 reflect finding from the AREDS and AREDS2 clinical trials, as well as evidence that B-vitamins play a key protective role.

Beta-carotene free, it is appropriate for both smokers and non-smokers.

Beta-Carotene free

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FloraGlo Lutein

MacularProtect AREDS2 contains 80 mg of zinc, a level that was found to support eye health in the AREDS clinical trial.

Contains vitamins C and E, zinc and copper at levels found to support eye health in the AREDS clinical trial Provides 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin, reflecting AREDS2 levels

Beta-carotene free - can be used by those who should avoid high intake, including current and former smokers.

Provides B-vitamins for added macular health protection

Additional Information

Formerly MacularProtect

Protection for macular health

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Doctor recommended! MacularProtect AREDS2 is a scientific nutritional formulation to help preserve macular health. It is based on the latest research supported by the National Eye Institute and other advanced science.

MacularProtect AREDS2 highlights Scientific stand-alone formulation for individuals concerned about preserving macular health

Manufactured in NSF - certified facilities from the finest quality, bioavailable ingredients.