Macular degeneration: what we know about treatments people ask about
How far testing has got for each one in Macular degeneration. This is what we know today, not advice.
How far testing has got
The step says how far testing has got, not that it works.
- Large trialsCurcumin (turmeric)Tested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsFasting and fasting-mimicking dietTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsMelatoninTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsStatinsTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Large trialsVitamin DTested in large studies that compare groups of patients. This says how far testing has got, not that it works.Phase 3 or randomised controlled trial on record. The rung shows the stage reached; the result is listed separately.
- Reports in peopleCannabis and cannabinoids (CBD, THC)Single case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleHigh-dose vitamin CSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleKetogenic dietSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Reports in peopleMetforminSingle case reports or observations in people. These cannot show whether it helps.Case reports, observational data, or pooled data without a reported benefit.
- Lab studies onlyDichloroacetate (DCA)Tested on cells in a lab dish only.In-vitro and cell-line studies only.
Not medical advice. Talk to the care team before changing treatment. Thinking of paying for it? Read this first