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Do vitamin C supplements help prevent cataracts?

Written by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated August 08, 2017 ⓘ

Does Vitamin C Prevent Cataracts? -- bottle of vitamin C

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Modest but not high doses of vitamin C from supplements may help prevent cataracts if taken for a long enough period. Get the details in the Full Answer >>

For extensive information about vitamin C supplements, see the Vitamin C Product Review.

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