Abstract:Background: Oxidative stress may be a key risk factor for cataract and glaucoma, and many previous reports have suggested that antioxidants could be a promising treatment. Here, we investigated the effects of a novel supplement containing three food-derived antioxidants (hesperidin, crocetin, and tamarindus indica) on markers of oxidative stress in patients with these conditions. Methods: This study had a prospective, single arm design. Fifty Japanese subjects with cataract and glaucoma were recruited and aske… Show more
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