Omega-3s Prevent Vision Loss

Eating omega-3s, found in oily fishes, like salmon and sardines, may stave off age-related vision loss, or macular degeneration (AMD).

Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, experts found among the 1,837 people studied, those consuming the most omega-3 fatty acids were 30% less likely to develop AMD.

Researchers tracked participants for 12 years. In that time, 52% of the people developed one form of AMD, either “wet” or “dry.”

But people getting omega-3s, both DHA and EPA, had the lowest risk of AMD.

The findings lead researchers to recommend incorporating omega-3s into a diet as a way of preventing age-related vision problems.

For people who don’t eat animal products, i.e. vegans and vegetarians, omega-3 supplements derived from algae or plankton are available.

Via Reuters.

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