Medical News: Fish, Nuts Protective Against Macular Degeneration - in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology from MedPage Today

Consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may protect against development of age-related macular degeneration, researchers said. In a prospective study, regularly eating fish, greater consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and low intake of foods rich in linoleic acid, significantly reduced the risk of developing the condition, Paul Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., of Westmead Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, and colleagues reported in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. Medical News: Fish, Nuts Protective Against Macular Degeneration - in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology from MedPage Today Shared via AddThis