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The
Age
Related
Macular
Degeneration
Study
2 (
AREDS 2) data supports removing beta carotene and replacing it with lutein and zeaxanthin to decrease the progression of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a disease where the macula (the central part of our vision) begins to wear out as we age. It affects the ability to read and recognize faces.