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Smoking (current and former), physical inactivity, prolonged sunlight exposure, as well as conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and obesity have all been associated with an increased risk of early AMD and its progression. The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) have shown that a specific combination of vitamins E and C, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin can significantly reduce the risk of AMD progressing from dry to wet form. Additionally, adherence to a Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and nuts, has been linked to a lower risk of both early and late AMD. Emerging evidence suggests that these benefits may be influenced by the gut microbiota, as well as genetic and epigenetic factors. 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