Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Lower Age Related Macular Degeneration

Omega 3 Fatty Acids May Lower Age Related Macular Degeneration: Regular consumption of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids and avoidance of trans fats appear to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular degeneration

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Macular Degeneration

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Regular consumption of fish, nuts, olive oil, and other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids and avoidance of trans fats appear to be associated with a lower risk for the eye disease age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to 2 studies reported in the May issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.

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