The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical, dietary and/or food composition, comprising saffron for use in the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies. The present invention also relates to a combination comprising saffron and at least one antioxidant and to a pharmaceutical dietary and/or food composition comprising said combination for use in the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies.

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Compositions based on saffron for the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies

A dietary supplement composition includes a synergistic combination of saffron and resveratrol for providing anti-oxidant and gene modulation effects for preventing, ameliorating and/or reducing a rate of development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Optionally, the combination is supplemented with one or more further ingredients: fish oil, Zinc, Copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin. The combination is beneficially provided as a composition which is useful for reducing a risk of developing, and/or for reducing a rate of progression of age-related macular degeneration, and/or for preventing age-related sight loss, and other age-related diseases.

crocus sativus/antioxidant

Compositions based on saffron for the prevention and/or treatment of corneal dystrophies

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