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Fatty Acids Known to Cause Impaired Vision in Animals

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Vision can improve when omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are included in the diet. A dosage of 1500 to 2000 mg/day for 2 weeks followed by a maintenance level of 1,000 mg/day of omega-3 fatty acids is suggested.

A Low Fat Diet May Reduce the Risk of Macular Degeneration

A low fat diet may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Beneficial sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) include Efacom, Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), EPA, DHA, Borage, Flax, Hemp seed (organic) and Black currant oils.

B Complex Vitamins

B complex vitamins all work together B2: Riboflavin is a co-factor for the enzyme glutathione reductase which regenerates reduced glutathione. In healthy individuals who already consume more than the RDA of riboflavin, supplementation of levels above the RDA increase glutathione reductase activity. Riboflavin deficient rats develop abnormal electrocardiograms (ERG). Supplementation of 10 mg/day of riboflavin …

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Low Levels of Vitamin C Increases Risk of Macular Degeneration

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Low blood levels of vitamin C increases risk of macular degeneration by about 2 to 3 times. In rats, supplementation of vitamin C reduced retinal damage from excessive light exposure.