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[Vitamins and antioxidants in age-related macular degeneration].

Authors :
Serracarbassa PD
Source :
Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia [Arq Bras Oftalmol] 2006 May-Jun; Vol. 69 (3), pp. 443-5.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The author describes biochemical and structural effects of vitamins and antioxidants on the retina. The main substances present in diet food and vitamin supplies involved in the genesis of age-related macular degeneration are shown. Also reports on the outcomes of prospective studies related to the subject, by literature review are presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Age Factors
Clinical Trials as Topic
Humans
Multicenter Studies as Topic
Prospective Studies
Antioxidants therapeutic use
Dietary Supplements
Macular Degeneration prevention & control
Minerals therapeutic use
Vitamins therapeutic use

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
0004-2749
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16936976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/s0004-27492006000300031
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