Higher intakes of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet
may slash the risk of age-related macular degeneration by 65 per cent,
suggests a new study from Down Under. «In this population-based cohort
study, the authors found that higher dietary intake of lutein and
zeaxanthin may confer protection against long-term incident neovascular
AMD or indistinct soft or reticular drusen and that zinc intake from
diet and supplements combined may protect against early or any AMD. A
high intake of vegetables also was protective for any AMD» The
researchers, from the University of Sydney and the University of
Newcastle, report that people with the highest average intakes of
dietary lutein and zeaxanthin had a 65 per cent reduced risk of
neo-vascular AMD than those with the lowest average intakes. Moreover,
high zinc intake was associated with a 44 per cent reduction in any type
of AMD, and a 46 per cent reduction in early AMD.
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Source: Nutraingredients.com