Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the role of vitamin supplements (Ocuvite, Vitalux Omega, and Nutrof Total) as possible inhibitors of the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Materials and methods: The anti-aggregating effect of each vitamin was determined against four accumulative factors namely, platelet activating factor (PAF), adenosine diphosphate (ADP), thrombin receptor-activating peptide (TRAP), and arachidonic acid (AA) in the platelet rich plasma (PRP) of healthy volunteers.Results: Ocuvite, Vitalux Omega, and Nutrof Total were more potent inhibitors against PAF and ADP compared to TRAP and AA. Among the three vitamins, Nutrof Total displayed more potent inhibitions against TRAP and AA, while against PAF and ADP all the three vitamins revealed similar IC50 values.Conclusions: The vitamins Ocuvite, Vitalux Omega, and Nutrof Total have anti-aggregating effects and therefore can be used against AMD in healthy volunteers.
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