A 10-year study of 38,022 women conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School showed that the
intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish significantly reduced the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are components of omega-3 fatty acids, which are high in fatty
fish such as salmon and tuna. Women with the highest DHA/EPA levels consumed one or more servings of fish per week, and
compared with those who consumed less than one serving per month, had a 42% lower risk of AMD. One of the concerns of
eating large amounts of fish is the possibility of consuming harmful PCBs and methyl mercury. Our pharmacist can recommend
a quality omega-3 supplement.
Omega 3s Lower Risk of Macular Degeneration in Women
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