Warnings Before Taking MaculaPM™
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, have a medical condition or have difficulty swallowing, consult your doctor before use. Warning Language for L-Dopa: If you are taking medications (especially methyldopa, tricyclic antidepressants, or MAOIs) or have a medical condition including a history of melanoma, diabetes, peptic ulcer, liver disease, psychiatric…
Read MoreNew Analysis Shows Benefit of Taking AREDS2 Formula in Late AMD
Source: NIH, July 16, 2024 In a new analysis of data, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), potentially helping people with late-stage disease preserve their central vision. Researchers reviewed the original retinal…
Read MoreWhat is AMD?
Sources: NEI & NIH Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula — the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision. The macula is part of the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). AMD…
Read MoreWhat are the symptoms of AMD?
Source: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH). The symptoms of AMD depend on the stage. Dry AMD happens in 3 stages: early, intermediate, and late. AMD is a progressive disease — that means symptoms usually get worse over time. Straight lines looking wavy is a warning sign for late AMD. If you notice this…
Read MoreAm I at Risk for AMD?
Courtesy: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH). Your risk for AMD increases as you get older. People age 55 and older are more likely to have AMD. The risk for AMD is also higher for people who: If you’re at risk for AMD because of your age, family history, or other factors, it’s important…
Read MoreWhat are the Types & Stages of AMD?
Courtesy: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH) There are 2 types of AMD: dry and wet. Most people with AMD have dry AMD (also called atrophic AMD). This is when the macula gets thinner with age. Dry AMD happens in 3 stages: early, intermediate, and late. It usually progresses slowly over several years. There’s no treatment for late dry…
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Read MoreHow Can I Lower My Risk for AMD?
Courtesy: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH) Research shows that you may be able to lower your risk of AMD (or slow vision loss from AMD) by making these healthy choices: Courtesy: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH)
Read MoreAre AREDS 2 Supplements Right for Me?
Source: NEI It depends what stage of AMD you have. If you have intermediate AMD in 1 or both eyes, they may be able to stop it from turning into late AMD. AREDS 2 supplements can’t prevent early AMD from developing into intermediate AMD. If you have late AMD in only 1 eye, AREDS 2…
Read MoreWhat are the Ingredients in MaculaPM?
MaculaPM™ is made with large amounts of certain vitamins and minerals. You can’t get the right mix of these vitamins and minerals from food or from regular multivitamins. Only MaculaPM™ contains this proprietary formulation, designed to help slow vision loss from AMD. Ingredient Amount in MaculaPM™ Mucuna Pruriens Extract, 50% L-Dopa, 100 mg of L-Dopa)…
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