Eat Fish!
A high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA from fish, is found in retinal tissue and some researchers think that fish omega-3s in the diet may help prevent or delay age-related macular degeneration.
A new study from the at the University of Syndey, following 3,000 men and women age 49 and up for five years, found that eating fish as much as three times a week was associated with 75% less risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.
How can fish have such a powerful effect on preventing this condition? The Australian researchers suggest that the fish omega-3s might help prevent abnormal metabolism in the retina of the eye. Low food intakes and plasma concentrations of one of the fish omega-3s, DHA, have been associated with age-related macular degeneration. More research needs to be done to confirm this health benefit of fish, but for right now, it certainly does seem to have potential.
~~Elaine
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A new study from the at the University of Syndey, following 3,000 men and women age 49 and up for five years, found that eating fish as much as three times a week was associated with 75% less risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.
How can fish have such a powerful effect on preventing this condition? The Australian researchers suggest that the fish omega-3s might help prevent abnormal metabolism in the retina of the eye. Low food intakes and plasma concentrations of one of the fish omega-3s, DHA, have been associated with age-related macular degeneration. More research needs to be done to confirm this health benefit of fish, but for right now, it certainly does seem to have potential.
~~Elaine
Related Topics: Eye On Vision: Bill Lloyd MD, Exercise May Protect Eyesight
Technorati Tags: diet, nutrition, fish, omega3, vision, eyesight
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