DHA Reduces the Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

9 million U.S. adults over the age of 40 show the initial signs of macular degeneration and another 7.3 million are already in its first stages. A new study shows that those with the highest intake of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement.¹ have a 38% reduced risk of developing the problem, which indicates the importance of DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. to eye health.

The study was conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, following 38,022 women, average age 54 at the start, for 10 years. It is quite encouraging that proper dietary intake of essential fatty acids can help solve a potentially devastating eye problem that is showing up more and more in older Americans. 

This study supports earlier findings on DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. and the risk of macular degeneration. Other studies have shown that carotenes that make up the macular pigment in the eye, such as lutein, are helpful.  The B-vitamins which reduce homocysteine It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine that is synthesized from methionine An essential amino acid which serves as a methyl donor and is involved with the biosynthesis of other nutrients. Improper conversion is associated with production of homocysteine and atherosclerosis. which requires adequate Folic Acid, B12, and B6 to function properly. Elevated levels have been associated with heart disease, thrombosis, strokes, Alzheimer's disease, and other disorders., have also been shown to be helpful.

Regular eye check ups after the age of 40 are now recommended as these problems can be identified in their early stages. Taking simple steps to help preserve your eyesight is a really good idea.