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Omega-3s may Help Protect the Eyes and Kidneys Along With the Heart
Published in Blood Weekly, January 7th, 2010
Start 2010 right: consume more seafood omega-3 fatty acids. Improvements or lower risks in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), chronic kidney disease and heart health have been reported in people with higher intakes of fatty fish or the omega-3s they contain. These and other benefits of omega-3s per current research are described in the December 2009 PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life e-newsletters for health professionals and consumers, respectively.
One benefit that's clear to see is the link between fish omega-3s and a lower chance of developing advanced AMD - the leading cause of vision loss and preventable blindness in adults aged 60 or more. A 12-year study of...
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