Sentences with phrase «reduces macular»

Reduces macular degeneration symptoms, cardiac diseases and supports immune system function.

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Having an adequate supply of these compounds is associated with a reduced risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, two common eye conditions, according to a 2006 study.

Carotenoids may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and macular degeneration.

They also reduce the risk for age - related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among older adults.

According to a smaller study, running also reduces the risk of macular degeneration — the leading cause of blindness in developed countries.

«We did a long series of studies with thousands of patients and showed that this medication, Lucentis, actually reduced wet macular degeneration,» Scheller recalls.

There is no known treatment to correct macular degeneration; until now physicians have focused on trying to reduce the risk of the disease and keep it in check with laser treatment, eyewear with special magnifying capabilities, and nutritional supplements including antioxidants and zinc.

«Effective communication from doctors could reduce anxiety for wet age - related macular degeneration patients.»

Cognis Corp. of LaGrange, Ill., a producer of lutein, is seeking permission to label lutein - rich foods as aids to reducing the risks of cataracts and macular degeneration, a potentially blinding eye disease.

The primary goal of the Age - Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) was to determine if a daily intake of certain vitamins and minerals could reduce the risk of cataract and advanced age - related macular degeneration (AMD).

It can help fend off age - related eye problems such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma and, when it comes to skin, can help reduce wrinkles.

Women with the highest vitamin D consumption had a 59 % reduced risk of early age - related macular degeneration in comparison to women with the least vitamin D consumption.

High vitamin D blood levels seem to be linked to a reduced risk of early age - related macular degeneration.

In women under 75 years, higher serum 25 (OH) D levels was linked to a significantly reduced risk of early age - related macular degeneration, but in women 75 years and older, higher levels were linked to a significantly higher risk.

Cashews contain lutein and zeaxanthin, 2 important nutrients for eye health that could reduce risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Eggplant is a good source of flavonoid pigments known as anthocyanins, which can help in maintaining the health of the cornea and the blood vessels in the eye, reducing the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

The presence of lutein and zeaxanthin in your eyes enhances your vision while reducing the risk of chronic eye diseases, cataracts and macular degeneration.

Reduce it with berries: Antioxidants from the berries protect the retina and prevent the development of several age - related visionary problems like macular degeneration and even vision loss.

In recent studies, the phytochemicals, lutein and zeaxanthin, have shown to reduce the risk of developing AMD or age - related macular - degeneration.

In addition, they also delay the onset of age - related macular degeneration, reduce the risk of retinitis pigmentosa, and improve night vision.

A daily serving of papaya has also been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration and slows down the progression of other age related diseases.

If you're worried about Alzheimer's disease or macular degeneration then add Acai berries to your diet to reduce the risk.

Supplementing with folic acid, B6 and B12 can reduce your risk for age - related macular degeneration by about one - third.

Not only are bright yellow yolks loaded with these fat - soluble antioxidant nutrients, they are more bioavailable than those found in vegetables, corn and most supplements.2, 3 While these nutrients have a reputation of combating macular degeneration4, 5 and cataracts6 and supporting overall healthy vision, they have a long list of other benefits, including protecting the skin from sun damage7 and even reducing one's risk of colon8and breast cancer.9

These eye nutrients filter harsh, high - energy blue wavelengths of light, helping protect and maintain healthy eye cells, which is translated into a reduced risk of chronic eye diseases, such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Additionally, the levels of beta - carotene and other eye nutrients in green beans help prevent macular degeneration, also reducing the risk of eye diseases in general, while red beans have a mild diuretic effect that can help alleviate edema.

Many studies indicate that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including macular degeneration and cataracts.

Macular degeneration due to aging and problems with joints can be reduced by eating orange vegetables.

Carrots reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, help prevent macular degeneration, and help control insulin levels to those with diabetes.

These ways are with: Diet — eat more fruits and vegetables daily, including: foods rich in Vitamins A (leafy green vegetables), C (peppers, citrus fruits, berries, tropical fruits, broccoli and tomatoes), and E (almonds, spinach, wheat germ and sweet potato), Zinc (grass - fed beef, kefir, yogurt, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds); Lutein and zeaxanthin (spinach, kale and broccoli, and eggs), fish and omega 3 — eating fish 3 times a week is in total co-relation to cataract health and can lower the risk of cataracts; Supplements (it's preferable to get your nutrients from food, but it's not always possible) such as bilberry which is used traditionally to help protect against cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration; Sun protection — make sure to wear eye protection whenever out in the sun to help reduce the risk of eye health issues; Lifestyle modifications — smoking and drinking are known health risks, but also for the eyes; and the possible upcoming Eye Drop intervention — drops containing Lanosterol have been tested on 3 dogs that cleared their vision after 6 weeks of using these drops — unfortunately, it's not yet available for human use at this time.

This carotenoid helps to protect the eyes and reduce the risk of both cataracts and age - related macular degeneration — two of the major causes of age - related blindness.

Another health benefit of beetroots is prevention of cataracts and reduced risk of macular degeneration due to the presence of beta - carotene.

In fact, pineapples have been shown to help reduce the risk of macular degeneration, which affects many people as they age because of its antioxidant properties and high content of vitamin C.

The Lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs may reduce the risk of losing your eyesight due to macular degeneration.

Ginsenosides also reduce unwanted blood vessels that form in the eye, which is another common problem related to diabetes and age - related macular degeneration.

A healthy diet may not only prevent the complications of diabetes, but also reduce the risk of age - related macular degeneration — another common cause of blindness.

reduces the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease, reduces the risk of sun - related skin damage and of macular degeneration and cataracts

Specifically, it decreases the incidence of macular degeneration and cataracts.2 However now there's evidence regarding lutein's association with reducing the risk...

The most common type of pro-vitamin A is the antioxidant beta - carotene, which Dr. Jampolis says may also help reduce inflammation associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and age related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older Americans.

High fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, several common cancers, and other chronic diseases (such as macular degeneration and cataracts).

Attracted specifically to the macula of the eye (the part responsible for central vision), lutein has been proven in clinical studies to help reduce the onset of age related macular degeneration.

Astaxanthin crosses the blood - brain barrier as well as the blood - retinal barrier, which brings antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection to the eyes, brain, and central nervous system and reduces the risk for cataracts, macular degeneration, blindness, and may be important for preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.