Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the research literature.

• Goji BerriesProtects against

  Double-blind RCT found gojis may help people already suffering from macular degeneration; recommended as whole food dietary supplement for retinal health

  Source: How Not to Age

• SaffronImproves
  20 mg/day

  A tiny daily pinch (20 mg) caused significant yet modest improvement in visual acuity in older adults with mild or moderate age-related macular degeneration

  Source: How Not to Age

• Dark ChocolateImproves

  72% cocoa dark chocolate vs 31% milk chocolate: contrast sensitivity and visual acuity significantly improved 2 hours after consumption, possibly due to enhanced retinal blood flow

  Source: How Not to Age

• WolfberryProtects against

  Fructus lycii described as natural dietary supplement for amelioration of retinal diseases

  Source: How Not to Age

• BlueberriesImproves

  Blueberry effects on dark vision and recovery after photobleaching studied

  Source: How Not to Age

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the research.

• LuteinProtects against
  10,000 mcg/day recommended (about 1/3 cup spinach)

  Absorbs blue light to protect retina from photo-oxidative damage; AREDS2 formula with lutein/zeaxanthin beat original beta-carotene

  Source: How Not to Age

• ZeaxanthinProtects against

  Along with lutein, protects retina from photo-oxidative damage

  Source: How Not to Age

• Vitamin AProtects against

  Vitamin A is one of the most effective vitamins (together with vitamins C and E) for reducing the risk of macular degeneration; it plays an essential role in the human retinal pigment epithelial cells

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• ResveratrolProtects against

  Resveratrol inhibits neovascularization, reduces reperfusion damage and improves vascular serum biomarkers in ARMD

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• NAD+Protects against

  NAD is a factor which regulates retinal cell metabolism and homeostasis; exogenous supplementation with NAD plays an important role in therapy and prevention of ARMD through induction of mitophagy and regulation of oxidative stress

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• Omega-3 fatty acidsProtects against

  Decreased omega-6/omega-3 ratio protects against neovascular ARMD; increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids should be the aim of dietary interventions for ARMD

  Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

• AnthocyaninsProtects against

  Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook

Recipes That May Help

• Bulgur with Peaches and Goji Berries
• Three-Berry Groatnola with Date Syrup Drizzle
• Better Pecan Squares
• Goji and Coconut Trail Mix
• Cabbage Slaw with Savory Seed Mix
• Dark Chocolate Seaweed Rounds
• Coconut and Chocolate Blueberry Clusters
• Quinoa, Cashew, and Dark Chocolate Squares
• Chewy Chocolate Coconut Cookies
• Dr. Fuhrman's Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
• Banana-Almond French Toast with Blueberries
• Blueberry Chia Pie
• Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat and Berry Pancakes
• Protein Powerhouse Smoothie
• Blueberry-Lavender Chia Jam

Sources

• How Not to Age
• How Not to Die
• Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
• The How Not to Age Cookbook
• Young Forever