AMD Progression May Be Slowed By Reducing Intake Of Refined Carbohydrates

Eating fewer refined carbohydrates may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a new study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.AMD results in partial or total blindness in 7 to 15% of the elderly, according to the Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Eye Health on October 9th, 2007