Compare AREDS 2 to VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold Formula
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold has more Lutein2: 15 mg compared with 10 mg
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold has more Zeaxanthin2: 4.75 mg compared with 2 mg
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold reduces Zinc. The original AREDS research found higher urinary tract side effects with 80 mg zinc1, while AREDS 2 showed no clinical difference between high and low zinc.2
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold uses Natural d-alpha Vitamin E rather than Synthetic dl-alpha Vitamin E used in many other AREDS 2 supplements. Beginning in 2021, manufacturers will be required to list Vitamin E in milligrams rather than International Units3. 400 IU of the Natural Vitamin E (D form) used in VisiVite Gold Plus Formula is 268 mg. But 400 IU of synthetic Vitamin E (DL form) is only 180 mg.
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold adds 6 additional ingredients for ocular nutritional support: Bilberry, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Selenium, Grape Seed Extract and L-glutathione
- VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold is supplied in clear veggie caps without artificial colors.
| Popular AREDS 2 Formula | VisiVite AREDS 2 PLUS+ Gold | |
| Vitamin B6 | 20 mg | |
| Vitamin C | 452 mg | 500 mg |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU Synthetic E (180 mg) |
400 IU Natural E (268 mg) |
| Zinc | 69.6 mg | 40 mg |
| Cupric Oxide | 1.6 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Lutein | 10 mg | 15 mg |
| Bilberry | 50 mg | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 20 mg | |
| Grape Seed Extract | 20 mg | |
| L-glutathione | 10 mg | |
| Selenium | 200 mcg | |
| Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | 4.75 mg |
