Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Americans over 60 years of age. In October 2001, the National Eye Institute (NEI) one of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health (NIH) completed a large ten-year study. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) proved that a special formula of antioxidant vitamins plus zinc slowed the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by 25 percent. High doses of beta-carotene have been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer amoung smokers. Our Smoker's Formula is specially developed for smokers. It contains the exact AREDS recommended dosage with NO beta-carotene in just two easy to swallow capsules daily. Our Smoker's Formula Plus Lutein also contains the benefit of FloraGLO® lutein, an antioxidant carotenoid found in fruits and green leafy vegetables as well as the macular region of the healthy retina. Our formula supplies only the highest quality AREDS recommended ingredients in only TWO daily, highly soluble, easy-to-swallow capsules. Our Smoker's Formula Plus Lutein comes in a 180 capsule (3 month supply) bottle. Supplement Facts: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - 500 mg Vitamin E (dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) - 400 IU Zinc (Zinc Oxide) - 80 mg Copper (Cupric Oxide) - 2 mg Lutein - 6 mg Our product line was developed from the latest published studies and clinical research. Our manufacturing process adheres to the strictest Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and follows all applicable United States Pharmacopea (USP) guidelines. All AREDS Oral Products are produced by factory on an as odered basis and takes 4 to 6 weeks to make it to your door. We strive to get your order to you before that time frame.