Joanne R. Pompano
A growing body of research suggests that nutrition plays an important role in Macular Degeneration and possibly in other eye diseases. Improving diet, or adding appropriate vitamin supplementation, may slow deterioration and could conceivably enhance overall vision. More importantly, diet may help prevent the onset of undesired conditions.
Several research studies focus on the role of a group of antioxidants called carotenoids. Yellow pigments of carotenoids may protect against Macular Degeneration by helping to block harmful wavelengths of light from damaging the sensitive retina.
There is a growing body of medical literature discussing benefits from nutritional supplementation on Macular Degeneration and Cataracts. Recent studies sponsored by the National Institute of Health find that people eating the highest amounts of carotenoids have a 43% lower risk of developing macular degeneration, compared to those who eat the least. A diet including at least four servings of vegetables high in these carotenoids (such as spinach &Kale) may lower risks. ( )
