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Can I take Retinavites in addition to my current vitamins?
Because Retinavites contain a large amount of vitamins A,C, and E, it may not be advisable for you to continue taking your current regimen of vitamins at the same time. that you are taking Retinavites. Patients should always confer with their internists to discuss whether or not they should take other vitamins at the same time.
Are there other products similar to Retinavites?
There are several vitamin brands on the market manufactured according to the AREDS study formula. Retinavites provide the recommended daily dosage of vitamins and minerals in two pills, others require you to take four pills. There are also significant cost differences among national brands. While Retinavites retail for $10/month, other brands can sell as high as $17 or $18 for the same one month supply.
What's different about Retinavites Smokers Formula?
Retinavites do not contain Beta Carotene. At the same time that the AREDS study was conducted, another study, the "Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta Carotene Cancer Prevention Study" revealed that taking increased levels of Beta Carotene increased the risk of lung cancer for patients who smoked or had a recent history of smoking. When the AREDS investigators became aware of this finding, they altered the formula given to smokers and eliminated the beta carotene.
Who conducted the AREDS study?
The Aged Related Eye Disease Study was conducted at multiple sites across the United States under the guidance of the National Eye Institute. AREDS involved 3640 participants with varying degrees of macular degeneration followed for slightly over 6 years. The investigators concluded that persons older than 55 years exhibiting extensive drusen or advanced macular degeneration in at least one eye should consider taking a supplement of antioxidants plus zinc such as that used in the study.
Where can I get Retinavites?
Retinavites are available directly on-line through this web-site or from your eye care specialist. If your eye doctor does not currently have Retinavites available in his/her office, American Vitamin Supply offers wholesale prices for offices that wish to become Retinavite distributors. Eye doctors can call 1.248.356.5312 for details.
Will Retinavites actually prevent Macular Degeneration?
No, while the AREDS study found that the vitamin and mineral formula found in Retinavites was effective in slowing the progression of Macular Degeneration, there is no current evidence that this or any other vitamin and mineral formula will work proactively to prevent macular degeneration. While future studies may demonstrate that Retinavites and other similar products may actually prevent Macular Degeneration, we do not yet have evidence to suggest that they do.
Will Retinavites interfere with other medications?
High doses of vitamin E may interfere with blood thinners like Coumadin. Always confer with your family doctor prior to starting any new supplements like Retinavites. While none of the patients followed in the National Eye Institute study had any serious problems as a result of taking the AREDS formula vitamins, it is always a good idea to check with your internist before adding additional vitamin supplements to your daily
vitamin regimen.
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