Monthly Archives: January 2009

Fresh-cut Fruit Retains High Levels of Vitamin C and Other Antioxidants

Fresh-cut fruits is one of the fastest growing food categories in U.S. supermarkets, but what effect does processing and storage have on the nutritional value of the fruit? Surprisingly, an international team of scientists has found that cutting and packaging … Continue reading

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A Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables May Help Slow the Progression of AMD

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most prevalent cause of irreversible blindness in developed countries. Researchers have shown that high dietary intake of beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and zinc may substantially reduce the risk of AMD. Scientists at … Continue reading

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Natural Remedies To Enhance Eyes

There are several natural (home) remedies available to keep eyes healthy and to deal with (and treat) minor eye problems such as redness and puffy eyes. A few examples of natural remedies are: Making Use of Natural Creams In natural … Continue reading

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More Than 3.2 Million U.S. Women Have Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common ocular problem in the United States, particularly among older women. The first large-scale study of DES among U.S. women reveals that DES leading to a clinical diagnosis or severe symptoms affects more than … Continue reading

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Retinitis Pigmentosa and Lutein

In a 48-week intervention trial, researchers tested Lutein supplementation for vision protective-function in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The conclusion of the study was as follows: “Comparing the development of vision measures against the natural loss expected to occur over … Continue reading

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Brain Reorganizes to Adjust for Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration

A new study shows that when people with retinal disease such as macular degeneration use a peripheral part of their retina to compensate for their loss of central vision, their brain appears to compensate by reorganizing its neural connections. Macular … Continue reading

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Artificial Retina Project

Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who’ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the … Continue reading

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Macular Degeneration, Lutein and Zeaxanthin 2008 Study

In people with the highest level of consumption of lutein and xeaxanthin (from leafy greens, eggs, red and yellow peppers), risk of Macular Degeneration (AMD) was 35% of the risk in people who ate less greens. Zinc was also protective. … Continue reading

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Zeaxanthin Crucial for Good Eye Health

Evidence continues to show that oxidative stress contributes to age-related maculopathy (ARM) and that consuming appropriate antioxidants such as zeaxanthin may protect against this condition.  The term maculopathy is associated with diseases of the macula, an area at the center of … Continue reading

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Increasing Fish Consumption Decreases Risk of AMD

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating one portion of omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish per week may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by over 50 percent. 2,275 people over 65 years of … Continue reading

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