To Your Health
November, 2024 (Vol. 18, Issue 11) |
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Curcumin for Eye Health
By Editorial Staff
It's perfectly normal for your vision to change as you get older, but certain eye conditions can go far beyond mere vision changes, potentially impacting your ability to see. One example: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 60.
While numerous lifestyle behaviors can reduce your risk of AMD, such as a healthy diet and consistent physical activity, a specific compound called curcumin also may reduce AMD risk. Researchers have discovered that curcumin-based nutritional supplements reduce the risk of AMD and reduce its progression.
The study involved nearly 67,000 older adults (average age: 65 years) taking curcumin-based supplements and more than 1.9 million adults not taking any such supplements. Findings appear in JAMA Ophthalmology, a research journal of the American Medical Association.
So, what are the best ways to keep your eyes healthy? In addition to the advice mentioned above, not smoking, wearing protective sunglasses when outside, and reducing computer screen time can all help maintain your vision for a lifetime. And isn't that what we all want?
