Open AccessThe role of balanced supplementation in diet of age-related macular degeneration patients
Author(s) -
Iwona Kusz vel Sobczuk,
Anna Święch-Zubilewicz
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ophtha therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2543-9987
pISSN - 2353-7175
DOI - 10.24292/01.ot.300321.1
Subject(s) - zeaxanthin , macular degeneration , carotenoid , lutein , medicine , vitamin b12 , vitamin , immune system , folic acid , inflammation , physiology , ophthalmology , biology , immunology , food science
Aim: The aim of the article was to discuss the role of balanced supplementation in diet of age-related macular degeneration patients.
Methods: This review was carried out using comprehensive and systematic literature reports on the role of supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 acid and folic acid in the prevention of AMD.
Results: Vitamins, minerals and carotenoids are essential for the proper retinal function over an inflammation and immune response modulation.
Conclusions: Vitamins, minerals and carotenoids discussed in the article have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties in the management of AMD progression. Accordingly, it is relevant to assure the appropriate level of these nutrients in a diet of AMD patients.