The potential preventive effects of vitamins for cataract and age-related macular degeneration

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research

Volumn 69, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 198-205

  Jacques, Paul F ^a  

^a TUFTS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Antioxidants; Carotenoids; Cataract; Maculopathy; Vitamin C; Vitamin E

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033136791     PISSN: 03009831     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831.69.3.198     Document Type: Conference Paper

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