Before revision: AREDS2 The original AREDS study was followed by AREDS2, a five-year study that started in 2006 to test whether the original AREDS formulation would be improved by adding omega-3 fatty acids; adding lutein and zeaxanthin; removing beta-carotene; or reducing zinc.
After revision: + Changes in the formulation Ingredient AREDS AREDS2 Vitamin C 500mg 500mg Vitamin E 400IU 400IU Beta-carotene 15mg Cupric oxide 2mg 2mg Lutein 10mg Zeaxanthin 2mg Zinc 80mg 80mgAREDS2 The original AREDS study was followed by AREDS2, a five-year study that started in 2006 to test whether the original AREDS formulation would be improved by adding omega-3 fatty acids; adding lutein and zeaxanthin; removing beta-carotene; or reducing zinc.