AREDS Alpha Formula
by VisiVite · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of AREDS Alpha Formula by VisiVite: Vitamin A 20,000 IU, Vitamin C 500 mg, Vitamin E 400 IU, Zinc 80 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Alpha Carotene, Beta-Carotene) | 20,000 IU | 400% | — |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 500 mg | 833% | 2,000 mg · 25% at label max |
| Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 400 IU | 1,333% | — |
| Zinc (Zinc Oxide) | 80 mg | 533% | 40 mg · 200% at label max ⚠ |
| Copper (Cupric Oxide) | 2.0 mg | 100% | 10,000 mcg · 20% at label max |
⚠ Above the upper limit: at the most servings a day printed on the label, at least one ingredient goes above the adult UL. Some ULs apply only to supplemental forms (shown on each ingredient page).
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: VisiVite AREDS Alpha, with alpha carotene, is based upon the National Eye Institute’s Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which showed that specific Anti-Oxidants and Zinc support the health of the retina.
Precautions re: All Other: People with a habitual smoking history should consult their doctor before taking eye supplements with beta-carotene.
FDA Disclaimer Statement: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: This product contains no milk, egg, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, or shrimp), tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten or rice. Contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors or preservatives.
All Other Content: Age Related Eye Disease Study Research Group. Archives of Ophthalmology, 2001: 119:1417-1436
All Other Content: Made in USA
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).