Omega 3 Is Good for the Eyes

December 29th, 2009 admin

New Research shows that a diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, abundant in oily fish, is protective for our eyes. The study looked at 1837 people with early signs of macular degeneration and followed them for 12 years. The people with the highest intake of Omega 3 had a 30% lower risk of their eyes deteriorating.


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