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AREDS2 Red Formula

product on market Capsule VisiVite Safety: 94/100
94/100

This product looks safe

  • Zinc: 80mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)
  • 67% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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The combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamins C and E, zinc, and copper is supported by strong evidence for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration. These antioxidants and minerals help protect retinal cells from oxidative stress. The formula maintains a high safety profile for general use.

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Alerts

Safety Alerts

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

Label

Product Label

Label for AREDS2 Red Formula
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Label Data

2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
67%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C
500 mg (833% DV)
400 IU (1333% DV)
17.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 179 studies (A:3, B:90)
80 mg (533% DV)
Exceeds UL by 2.0× (UL: 40 mg) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
2 mg (100% DV)
2.2× RDA — within safe limits 37 studies (A:0, B:11)
10 mg
Market median: 10.0mg (105 products) 2 studies (A:0, B:1)
2 mg
Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Stearate Silica Calcium Silicate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

RECOMMENDED INTAKE: Take two capsules daily all at once, or one capsule twice daily with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Tamper resistant package. Do not use if outer seal is broken.

Formulation Notes

This product contains NO milk, egg, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, or shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten or rice. Contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors or preservatives.

Additional Information

The National Eye Institute's AREDS2 trial demonstrated the effectiveness of nutritional supplementation in supporting the health of the macula and maintaining healthy eye function.

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The National Eye Institute's AREDS2 trial demonstrated the effectiveness of nutritional supplementation in supporting the health of the macula and maintaining healthy eye function.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 99205 00014 0
DSLD Entry Date2015-05-22
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID46043
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
148
Meta Analysis
82
Systematic Review
71
Rct
62
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
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