Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4024543 | Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Age-related macular degeneration is a growing burden disease with a high prevalence in elderly: it is the first cause of blindness in developped countries. It is a multifactorial disease with genetic factors and nutritional factors. Carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin are components of macular pigment and they have a filter role for blue light and an antioxidant role. Other nutritional factors might play a role as antioxidants: zinc, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C⦠which lead to the ARED Study. It is the only one study with proven positive effects on the disease progression (stages 3 and 4). A high glycemic index increases oxidative stress. Long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have a protective effect. Available data are presented and discussed. These are new preventive issues.
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Authors
J.-M. Lecerf, T. Desmettre,