AOR AREDS2
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- AREDS2 Softgels
- Licence holder
- Advanced Orthomolecular Research Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80057885
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 4 February 2015
- Revision date
- 2 March 2015
- Form
- Capsule, molle
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Zinc: up to 24.99 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (3 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 15 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Mélange de concentré de tocophérol Source : Concentré de tocophérols, mélange | 89.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Cuivre Source : Citrate cuivrique | 0.66 mg | 1,980 µg |
| Zinc Source : Citrate de zinc | 8.33 mg | 24,990 µg |
| Vaccinium myrtillus Source : Fruit Extraction ratio : 120.008:1 Dry plant equivalent : 12.8 g Potency : 36 % Anthocyanosides | 106.66 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Monoglycérides, Glycérine, Sodium complexe de cuivre chlorophylline, dl-alpha tocophérol, Cire d'abeille, Hypromellose, Lécithine, Huile de fève de soja, Béhénate de glycéryle, NA, Maltodextrine, Chlorophylle, Excipient de Tocophérols NF, Esters de diacétyle d'acide tartrique de mono- et diglycérides, Dioxyde de silicium, Acide oléique, Esters d'acide gras de poly(glycérol), Stéaryl fumarate de sodium, Acide linoléique, Esters d'acide gras de saccharose, Caramel, Gélatine, Huile de tournesol, Laurate de saccharose, Lécithine partiellement hydrolysées, Cellulose microcristalline
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 3 Capsule | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Antioxidant for the maintenance of eye health. Helps to maintain eyesight in conditions (associated with sunlight damage), such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Helps to support eye health in conditions (associated with sunlight damage), such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Helps to reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Helps to improve macular pigment optical density. Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Used in Herbal Medicine to help slow the progression of disorders of the eye, such as diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms related to non-complicated chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), such as sensation of swelling, heaviness and tingling of the legs. Helps to produce and repair connective tissue. Helps to maintain healthy skin. Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Helps to maintain immune function.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80057885
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
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