Vitamin D Reduces the Risk of Macular Degeneration

Macular degerenation is not only the scurge of old age, but is becoming more prevalent in younger people who spend more time outdoors, don’t wear sunglasses, and have a diet high in saturated fat. This could be any of us in our senior years. Therefore, it is great news to know that good nutrition may be effective in counteracting the degerenation of your retinal receptors.

Previous studies have indicated omega 3 fish oils, Lutein, zeaxanthin, select multivitamins and zinc can reduce the risk of AMD (Age related Macualar Degeneration) which affects 20 million Americans. Dr. Amy Millen followed women under the age of 75, who maintained good blood levels of vitamin D and found they had half the risk of developing AMD (Archives of Ophthalmology, 2011). A previous study also indicated a 50% risk reduction. This is in line with the fact that supporting normal vitamin D levels reduces the risk of almost all neurodegenerative diseases.

Vitamin D is a UV activated cholesterol, and therefore is principly created from sunlight. People who live far from the equator or use sunblock must definately take D supplements and have their blood level determined before learning that their bones have become brittle. Vitamin D continues to be valuable in many organ sysmtems, and being fat soluble, must be consumed with a meal. Getting a D in health has turned out to be a good thing.

Right for the Macula was designed to provide the three essential nutrients for the health of the macula which are rarely found in ordinary vitamins. These are omega 3 DHA, lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which are in high concentration in the macula. Click the picture to order your own bottle today.