Does intake of natural food reduce macular degeneration?
Dr Rishi Mohan
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: Is there any evidence that natural foods like spinach and carrots can slow the progression of macular degeneration?
A:There are long-term studies (AREDS), which suggest that natural foods like spinach and carrots have micronutrients that can slow the progression of macular degeneration.