Eating a Mediterranean diet and caffeine consumption may decrease your chances of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading causes of blindness, according to a new study. Mediterranean diet may help prevent macular degeneration Eat a lot of fruits Previous research has shown that a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, healthy fats and fish – benefits the heart and reduces the risk of cancer. But there has been little research on the question of whether it helps to protect against eye diseases such as AMD, the researchers noted. With the help of questionnaires, the researchers assessed the diets of 883 people, age of 55 years and more, to the Portugal. Among young people, 449 had early AMD and 434 had no disease of the eye. Closely following a Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of 35 percent of AMD, and eat a lot of fruit has been particularly beneficial. The researchers also found that those who consumed high...
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