Written by Marcia J.Egles MD. Women treated with B-vitamins had a 34% lower risk of macular degeneration. Smoking doubled this risk. The leading cause of severe, permanent loss of vision in older Americans is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The macula is the...
Fish Oil and Eye Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Loss of vision in the elderly is often the result of macular degeneration or a breakdown in central vision - the macula being the retinal area in the center of the eye. In 85 – 90% of cases it is known as the “dry” form...
Omega-3 Fats Again Shown to Benefit Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and blindness in the U.S. (1) The condition causes vision loss in more than 200,000 people every year in the U.S (2) and is expected to...
Fish Oil Again Shows Potential Benefit for Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and blindness in the U.S. (1). The condition causes vision loss in more than 200,000 Americans every year (2) and is expected to increase...
Lutein and Omega-3 Both Important for Eye Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in a group of 57 non-smoking women who added lutein and DHA to their diets for 4 months appreciated the greatest protection against age-related macular degeneration. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Also Benefit Healthy Eyes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that lutein and zexanthin can help eye health even if you don’t have age-related macular degeneration. When paired together, calcium and vitamin D provide a number of health benefits, including bone health (1), colon...
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