Zinc Question

[chrisnewton35]

I have just been reading some posts on forums that suggest that taking Zinc can actually make AMD worse in some individuals.

I take Areds 2 that contain 25mg of Zinc, but I also take a multivitamin tablet that contains 10mg of Zinc. So that’s 35mg per day when the recommended daily amount is 10mg.

I have been taking these for about 6 months now and 2 weeks ago I went for a eye exam and OCT scan and was told everything is the same and no change.

So my question is should I continue to take the Areds 2? Or in my situation would you change? I can get the Areds 2 zinc free version…would this be a sensible move do you think?

[fed13]

I've always been of the opinion that supplements and AREDS etc. are unnecessary if you are eating well, (keeping your weight at a good level), i.e. eating a good varied mixed diet. What I am trying to say is that supplements etc. are unnecessary, and also a waste of money.

Does the Macular Society have a dietitian, alternatively does your G.P. have a dietitian or access to one, where you can go into more detail about this?