Vitamin E does not help macular degeneration

A randomised trial in 1000 healthy volunteers by Taylor and colleagues (p 11) shows that daily supplementation with vitamin E for four years does not alter the incidence or progression of macular degeneration. A positive family history and cigarette smoking are the known risk factors, but oxidative stress has been suspected. The authors say the study shows that the antioxidant effect of vitamin E does not have a role in protecting against macular degeneration.

(Credit: VITAMIN E CRYSTALSM W DANDSA/FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)

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