What can one do about macular degeneration?

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What can one do about macular degeneration?

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As usual, we go to the medical and scientific journals to find what science has discovered. In this case, helpful info is from--

Opthamology
Journal of Ocular Pharma Therapy
Opthamologica
Amer J of Surg
Amer J of Opthamol
J of Amer Pham Asso
Annals Pharm Fr

One reports that "....retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma....'are essentially caused by excessive inflammation..]

"'dark-colored grapes are helpful,"] says another.

Another warns against "increased use of thyroid hormones and antacids."

One report says, "....CoQ10 'Co-enzyme Q 10] may have a protective effect."

Another suggests the eating of spinach.

"....mineral-vitamin supplementation of women living in developed countries appears to be warranted," says another.

"Overall," summarizes another, "it appears that antioxidant nutrients, especially those
from food sources, have important roles in preventing pathogenic 'disease causing]
processes related to cancer, macular degeneration, cataracts, ....and may enhance immune function."
What foods are rich in anti-oxidant nutrients? We would add to spinach and dark grapes--
tomato sauce, green tea, broccoli, soy beans and cooked carrots.