(http://www.PreserveMacForte.com) Saffron, a hard to collect and pricey spice, might help to combat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), reported Prepper Podcast Radio Network.
According to the article, saffron is believed to help on the neuro-protection front, which means that it appears to have the ability to overturn the adverse impact of AMD, an eye condition that damages the sufferers’ central field of vision. The article noted that AMD is the main cause of vision loss among older people. Although most common in people who have exceeded the half-century plateau, AMD can also impact people who are younger. There are two types of AMD, namely the dry form and the wet form. Only about 10% of people who come down with dry AMD go on to get wet AMD, the more serious of the two. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels form behind the eye and leak blood and other fluids that damage the macula. Wet AMD can lead to irreversible damage.
According to the article, a number of studies conducted over the last few years suggest that saffron could be used to treat AMD, an ailment that can progress to the point where patients have difficulty reading novels and magazines, watching television programs, and even recognizing the faces of friends and family. One study conducted by University of Sydney researchers and in Italy discovered that AMD patients saw improvements in their symptoms when using saffron.
People who want to improve their odds of overcoming macular degeneration need to take their eye care efforts seriously since early diagnosis dramatically improves the odds of successful treatment. This means that annual eye exams should be a bare minimum. And more regular visits with an eye doctor could be in order for people who have a family history of AMD since such people are more likely to also get the disease than are those who do not have a family history of the eight impairment condition.
A proper eye health strategy also include eating right. Consuming lots of leafy green vegetables and fish containing omega-3 fatty acids will certainly help. Exercising regularly and avoiding obesity are also critical.
Reference: http://www.prepperpodcast.com/saffron-spice-found-to-reverse-macular-degeneration/#axzz2RLW7tnv3