Carrots contain carotenoids which can slow age-related macular
degeneration (AMD). A recent Harvard University-led study used data from
a population survey that tracked more than 100,000 over-50s over a
period of 25 years.
It found that those who consumed the highest levels of carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin)
had a 40% lower risk of developing the advanced form of AMD than those
who ate the least. As well as carrots, good sources of carotenoids are
dark leafy vegetables and eggs.
Another recent study
(AREDS2) found that a supplement of 10mg lutein and 2mg zeaxanthin
(together with key vitamins, minerals and fish oils) reduced the
progression of established AMD by 26%.
Item in Lifespan Breaking News, Winter 2015
