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A recent article in the Associated Press discussed a new study lead by Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston that showed taking Vitamin B may prevent age-related macular degeneration in older women.

 Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people 65 and older.  There are close to two-million Americans in the advanced stage of the condition.

 Macular degeneration causes deterioration of a layer of the eye.  Symptoms of AMD include blurring of the center field of vision.  This type of vision loss makes if hard to recognize faces, read and drive. 

 In the study, women took a combination of B vitamins — B-6, folic acid and B-12 — showed a reduced risk of macular degeneration by more than one-third after seven years compared to women taking placebo pills.

 While more studies are needed, the study shows a possible way to reduce early stage AMD.  In addition to supplements, recommended foods with high levels of B vitamins and folic acid include meat, poultry, fortified cereals, beans, nuts, leafy vegetables, spinach and peas.

 The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

 

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