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AREDS Alpha Formula

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92/100

This product looks safe

  • Zinc: 80mg is 2.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (40mg)
  • 60% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This formula contains antioxidants and minerals that support ocular health. Strong clinical evidence from the AREDS studies suggests these specific ingredients may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. The profile maintains a high safety score with no significant concerns.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

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

Label

Product Label

Label for AREDS Alpha Formula
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Details

Label Data

2 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)
Product Type
60%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A
20000 IU (400% DV)
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)

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Microcrystalline Cellulose Calcium Palmitate Silica
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

People with a habitual smoking history should consult their doctor before taking eye supplements with beta-carotene.

Contains: Soy

Keep out of reach of children

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

Formulation Notes

VisiVite AREDS Alpha, with alpha carotene, is based upon the National Eye Institute’s Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which showed that specific Anti-Oxidants and Zinc support the health of the retina.

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.

Contains: Soy

Additional Information

Age Related Eye Disease Study Research Group. Archives of Ophthalmology, 2001: 119:1417-1436

Made in USA

Based upon AREDS Formula

Store at room temperature

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 99205 00036 2
DSLD Entry Date2016-06-24
Product TypeMulti-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)
FormCapsule
BrandVisiVite
DSLD ID62185
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

337
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
161
Meta Analysis
68
Systematic Review
51
Rct
48
Clinical Trial
2
Other
2
Regulatory Source
1
Narrative Review
1
Cochrane Review
1
Guideline
1
Openfda Safety
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Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011 PubMed DOI
A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age
Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
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Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023 PubMed DOI
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Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019 PubMed DOI
A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
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