Category Archives: nutrition

More good fat, less bad, reduces age-related macular degeneration risk

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Marc

In the first study, Jennifer S.L. Tan, MBBS, BE at the University of Sydney, Australia and her colleagues evaluated data from 2,454 participants in the Blue Mountains Eye Study of men and women aged 49 and older. Those who consumed … Continue reading →

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Foods to Fight Macular Degeneration

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Karin

Researchers have released a new study showing that regular consumption of fish, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and nuts helps protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, assessed the relationship between dietary fatty acids … Continue reading →

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Healthy Diet Reduces Risk of AMD

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Karin

Researchers from Tufts University have found that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in starchy carbohydrates can significantly reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study, published in the journal Ophthalmology, is the first to … Continue reading →

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More Evidence for Vitamin Supplements in Fight Against AMD

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Karin

Antioxidant and omega-3 supplements continue to be a simple, low-cost, effective therapy for AMD A study designed to measure changes in visual function in subjects with atrophic (dry) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) found that three-quarters of the subjects receiving a … Continue reading →

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Lutein Promotes Better Vision for Those with AMD

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Karin

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in aging Western populations.   A study measuring the benefits of lutein found that consuming lutein nutritional supplements improves visual function and symptoms in those suffering from AMD. 90 participants … Continue reading →

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Consumption of Red Meat Linked to Macular Degeneration

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Karin

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests a diet heavy in red meat may increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia evaluated associations between … Continue reading →

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Lutein May Improve Visual Performance

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Karin

Lutein May Help Visual Contrast Sensitivity for Computer Users Lutein is known to be an essential nutrient in helping prevent the onset of macular degeneration. Researchers now believe that lutein may also help protect against the detrimental effects of long-term … Continue reading →

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Vitamin C Helps Lutein Absorption

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Karin

Consumption of lutein has been linked to a reduced risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).  (read studies showing the benefits of lutein for eye health ). In order to consume the levels of lutein recommended for good eye health many … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B and Folic Acid May Lower Risk of AMD

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Karin

A team of Harvard researchers found that women who took a combination of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 had a 35% to 40% lower risk of developing age related macular degeneration (AMD) than women who took a placebo. … Continue reading →

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Diet Could Reduce Onset of Eye Disease by 20%

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Karin

University of Liverpool scientists claim that macular degeneration could be reduced by up to 20% by increasing the amount of fruit, vegetables and nuts in the diet. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness, as individuals gradually … Continue reading →

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