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Vision loss: The food that may lead to a 'blocked blood flow' to the eye and dead nerves


It found that Western eating patterns, which emphasise processed meat, and high-sugar items, could to age-related macular degeneration – a known cause of irreversible vision loss.

The researchers said a “threefold higher incidence of late AMD was observed among participants with a Western pattern score above, as compared with below, the median”.

They continued: “The risk of developing late AMD was decreased, but not statistically significant among participants with a Prudent (healthy) pattern score above, as compared with below the median.”

One key characteristic of the Western diet that makes it so unhealthy is the overconsumption of processed meats.





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