As we age all our bodies’ systems tend to degrade. This is particularly true for the eyes of our visual systems. Reducing the risk of contracting age-related macular degeneration is high on the list of priorities for benefiting senior health. Recent research conducted in the United States and published in a British journal reports that using dietary or supplemental DHA and EPA may work synergistically with nutrients that are high in antioxidants to reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
This recent research corroborates the results reported previously in regard to the improvements observed in eye health with EPA and DHA. Seniors who are concerned about the health of their eyes can acquire the necessary DHA and EPA in their fish oil supplements. Additional supplements that have been found to protect the health of our eyes include the vitamins C and E, the minerals zinc and copper and beta-carotene. This research found that adding EPA reduced the risk of age-related macular degeneration by more than 25% and DHA was slightly more effective at reducing the risk.