Table 1.
Composition of supplements specified in the survey
| Nutrient§ | B&L Preservision* | Macushield | ICaps | Ocuvite Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C |
452 |
- |
125 |
180 |
| Vitamin E |
268 |
- |
50 |
30 |
| Vitamin A |
17.2 |
- |
0.8 |
- |
| Vitamin B2 |
- |
- |
1.4 |
- |
| Zinc |
69.2 |
- |
20 |
15 |
| Selenium |
- |
- |
0.05 |
- |
| Manganese |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
| Lutein |
- |
10 |
10 |
10 |
| Zeaxanthin |
- |
2 |
** |
2 |
| Meso-zeaxanthin |
- |
10 |
- |
- |
| Omega 3 fatty acids | - | - | - | 500 |
§ composition in mg, *Formulation equivalent to that used in AREDS., ** specified as Lutein/zeaxanthin 10mg.