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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Omega‑3 Essential Fatty Acids Promote Eye Health

Omega‑3 Essential Fatty Acids Promote Eye Health

A diet high in Omega‑3 essential fatty acids supports healthy eyes, along with many other benefits. Researchers at the National Eye Institute in Bethesda found that Omega‑3 fatty acids slowed the progression of lesions in a mouse model of age‑related macular degeneration (AMD). In some cases, these fatty acids were also linked to improvements in existing lesions.

“The results in these mice are in line with the epidemiological studies of AMD risk reduction by long‑chain Omega‑3 fatty acids,” the researchers wrote in the American Journal of Pathology.

It is well established that Omega‑3 fatty acids—particularly DHA—play an important role in the layer of nerve cells within the retina. Previous studies have also indicated that Omega‑3 intake may help protect against the onset of AMD.

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