[Vitamins and antioxidants in age-related macular degeneration].
The author describes biochemical and structural effects of vitamins and antioxidants on the retina. The main substances present in diet food and vitamin supplies involved in the genesis of age-related macular degeneration are shown. Also reports on the outcomes of prospective studies related to the subject, by literature review are presented.
Serracarbassa
Pedro Durães
PD
Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. serracar@brfree.com.br
D000367:Age Factors; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000975:Antioxidants; D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins