CellWell record HH-18160
From Supplements to Sight: Quantifying the Impact of Lutein and Carotenoid on Age-Related Macular Degeneration-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Wang WX, Wang CC, Hsu WC, Peng YJ.
Journal of ophthalmology ยท 2026
In plain language
Pooling 9 randomized trials in 860 people, lutein supplementation was associated with improved macular pigment density and visual acuity in early-stage age-related macular degeneration, with no significant benefit in late-stage disease.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Meta-analysis
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