Antioxidant Therapy for Macular Degeneration

Is antioxidant therapy useful in the prevention or treatment of macular degeneration?

Let's look at some of the research and then you decide.

First let's look at macular degeneration prevention.

Antioxidant Therapy for Macular Degeneration Prevention

Participants were asked to fill out food questionnaires and were given periodic eye exams.

People who consumed higher levels of

Vitamin E and

Zinc

had about a 10 percent lower risk of developing age related macular degeneration . Those who had an above-average intake of

Beta Carotene,

Vitamin C,

Vitamin E and

Zinc

had a 35 percent reduced risk of AMD.

Adding nutritional supplements to people who already had a high intake of these nutrients did not change the results.

People who consumed below-average amounts of these macular degeneration antioxidants had a 20 percent increased risk of developing AMD, the study said.

"It's great news," said Dr. Robert Cykiert, a professor of ophthalmology at New York University School of Medicine.

"It's an excellent way to prevent a condition that's difficult to treat."

"High plasma zeaxanthin levels were associated with reduced risk of AMD.

High plasma lutein levels were also associated with reduced risk of AMD.

These data are consistent with previous epidemiological studies and suggest that lutein and zeaxanthin may be important for protecting against ARM." Click here to read more about lutein: lutein

Click here to read more about zeaxanthin: Zeaxanthin

Antioxidant Therapy as a Treatment for Macular Degeneration

Marc Grossman is a

√ Doctor of Optometry and

√ New York State Licensed Acupuncturist.

* Magic Eye Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision, published by Andrews and McNeil in 1996,

* Natural Eye Care - An Encyclopedia published by McGraw Hill in April, 1999,

* Greater Vision - A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity published by McGraw Hill, 2001, and

* Natural Eye Care - A Comprehensive Manual for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine, published by Vision Works, Inc. 2002.

Since 1980, Dr. Grossman has helped many people maintain healthy vision and even improve eyesight. He is best described as a Developmental/Behavioral Optometrist, dedicated to helping people with such conditions ranging from myopia and dry eyes to macular degeneration and glaucoma. His multi-disciplinary approach includes: nutrition,

eye exercises,

lifestyle changes and

Chinese Medicine

Dr. Grossman's background includes degrees in

Optometry,

Biology,

Physical Education and

Learning Disabilities, coupled with yoga,

bioenergetics,

nutrition,

Chinese medicine and

acupuncture,

the Alexander technique and Feldenkreis.

As you can tell he has an integrated approach to vision and its influence on the body, mind and spirit.

If you want to find out more about his natural approach to eye care click here:

Vision Health Treatment Options & Nutrient Recommendations

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