Research: Diets Lack Nutrients That May Prevent Blindness

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-A new study from Tufts University in Boston says that people are not getting enough of the nutrients shown to prevent age-related blindness.

Studies show that certain nutrients, particularly antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, help preserve eye health. However, the recent study indicates that most people do not get enough zeaxanthin and lutein in their diets to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD gradually and permanently destroys central vision, which is necessary for activities such as driving, reading or watching television. It is the leading cause of blindness in American adults over age 60.