Macular degeneration prevention is possible, though there’s no single foolproof method. The good news is there are several proven steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk. You should be especially diligent about prevention if you’ve already been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or if you’re older and the disease runs in …
Category: Food & Nutrition
Salmon Guards Your Retina
The Cold-Water Fish That Guards Your Retina Your eyes are made of living tissue that needs the right nutrients to stay healthy — and one of the most powerful of those nutrients is found in cold-water fish like salmon. The Omega-3 Connection Salmon is rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the primary omega-3 fatty …
Soy for Eye Health
An Unexpected Ally for Eye Health Soy has long been recognized for its protein content and cardiovascular benefits — but newer research is revealing another reason to add it to your diet: protection for your eyes. The Isoflavone Connection Soy foods are rich in isoflavones — compounds with powerful antioxidant properties. Research …
Low Levels of Vitamin C Increases Risk of Macular Degeneration
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.