Contains Exact Levels of Clinically Proven Nutrients Based on the AREDS 2 Study Beta-Carotene Free Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula contains the exact levels of six nutrients recommended by the National Eye Institute to help reduce the risk of progression in people with moderate to advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula builds on the original, clinically-proven PreserVision AREDS formula, with lutein and zeaxanthin replacing beta-carotene based on the NEI’s Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2 The original AREDS and AREDS2 studies showed that taking a supplement with a precise formula of select vitamins and minerals can help reduce the risk of progression in people with moderate to advanced AMD. The AREDS2 study replaced beta-carotene with lutein and zeaxanthin. PreserVision AREDS 2 formula contains the updated formula now recommended by the National Eye Institute. Suggested Adult Use: Take 2 soft gels daily; 1 in the morning, 1 in the evening with food. Other Ingredients: Ascorbic acid, gelatin, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, glycerin, soybean oil, zinc oxcide, marigold flower extract, soy lecithin, yellow beeswax, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, cupric oxide, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Blue 1.