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Macular Degeneration Recipe – Kale Chips
Kale for macular degeneration is a powerhouse. Raw kale has an exceptional nutrient profile, with the highest content of lutein of any vegetable, as well as zeaxanthin (antioxidants found in the macula). Kale is also rich in vitamin K (the “k” comes from the German koagulation, or “coagulation” in English), which helps promote bone health…
White Bean Soup with Kale Helps Macular Degeneration
Kale turns an ordinary white bean soup into a lutein and zeaxanthin powerhouse. (As a rule, the darker the green, the higher the lutein.) As an alternative, add 6 to 8 ounces of chopped smoked sausage, such as Andouille or chorizo, for a meatier dish with a kick. Ingredients Instructions Nutritional Profile Serving size: 1…
Spicy Udon Noodles Recipe for Macular Degeneration
A hit with guests at the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas, this recipe for macular degeneration has just enough heat to get your attention. This mosaic of multicolored vegetables—good for cancer prevention, heart health, and eye health—is doused in a pungent sauce before being tossed with fresh herbs. Ingredients Instructions Nutritional Profile Serving size:…
Nutritional Supplements for Macular Degeneration
Dr John Nolan, PhD, Fulbright ScholarWaterford Institute of TechnologyMacular Degeneration Research Group Full Transcript Narrator: About 6 years ago things began to look distorted on tv for Norah. And it got progressively worse. Norah: My reading was all shot to pieces, it would be there for a little while, be gone, big holes in it.…
Depression and Macular Degeneration Symptoms – Dr. Steven D Schwartz
Steven D Schwartz, MDChief, Retina DivisionJules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Full Transcript Patients often experience a very profound sense of depression. They’re scared that they are going to lose their independence. It’s extraordinarily depressing and what they don’t realize, and one of the places it’s most gratifying to intervene, is to be able to tell…
Animation of Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration
Full Transcript Age Related Macular Degeneration affects the dark area of the retina shown here, known as the macula. There are two types of AMD, dry and wet. There is also an advanced dry form called geographic atrophy. The dry is caused by the accumulation of debris called drusen, which first builds up in one…
Lutein for Preventing Macular Degeneration
Lutein May Decrease Your Risk of Macular Degeneration by George Torrey, Ph.D. Lutein is the dominant component in the peripheral retina. Dr. Johanna M. Seddon and associates at Harvard University found that 6 mg per day of lutein led to a 43% lower risk for macular degeneration (1). Lutein supplements are available in soft-gel capsule form. They should…
Zeaxanthin for Preventing Macular Degeneration
Zeaxanthin May Decrease Your Riskof Macular Degeneration by George Torrey, Ph.D. Zeaxanthin is the dominant component within the central macula. ZEAXANTHIN (zee-uh-ZAN-thin) The macular pigment is highly organized within the retina of the human eye. Studies show that the retina contains two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, with the greatest concentration at the center. Within the central…
Stargardt Disease – Juvenile Macular Degeneration
**Note: If this item is out of stock, you can view for free online on Youtube. Inspiring insight into this devastating eye disease that affects one in 20,000 children and teens (most diagnosed between ages six and twenty) proves life does go on. In this 20-minute DVD you’ll learn what it’s like to be a child…
Contact American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF)
By Email: By Mail: American Macular Degeneration FoundationP.O. Box 515Northampton, Massachusetts 01061-0515 By Phone: 413.268.76601.888.MACULAR (1.888.622.8527)