Evidence supporting the use of: Mineral ascorbate (unspecified)
For the body system: Eyes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Mineral ascorbate refers to mineral salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), such as sodium ascorbate or calcium ascorbate. There is scientific evidence supporting the use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in maintaining eye health, particularly in relation to age-related eye conditions. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and plays a role in protecting the eye from oxidative damage, a key factor in the development of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Observational studies have found that higher dietary intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of cataract formation. Additionally, the large Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) did not find vitamin C alone to be protective, but vitamin C was included in the AREDS and AREDS2 supplement formulations, which showed benefit in slowing the progression of AMD among individuals at high risk.

However, mineral ascorbates themselves have not been specifically studied for eye health beyond what is known for vitamin C in general. Their main advantage is improved gastrointestinal tolerance compared to ascorbic acid. While vitamin C is recognized as supportive of eye health due to its antioxidant properties, the evidence is moderate (not definitive), primarily from epidemiological data and some clinical trial inclusion.

In summary, there is a scientific basis for using vitamin C (including mineral ascorbates) to support eye health, but the evidence is not strong enough to recommend it as a primary intervention for preventing or treating eye diseases.

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