Monday, April 30, 2012

Grapes for Healthy Eyes

"Eating grapes may slow or prevent the onset of age-related macular
 degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older adults.
 A recent study found that the antioxidant actions of grapes prevented
 blindness and protected against oxidative damage of the retina in mice
 that are prone to developing retinal damage.The grapes offered slightly
 more protection than a supplement containing the antioxidants lutein
 and zeaxanthin, which also help guard against oxidative damage.
 The study suggests that AMD is the result of cumulative oxidative damage
 over a long period."

-Natural Choices Magazine, April 2012

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