High carb diet increases risk of cataract development in elder women

Eating fruit and veg could cut cataract risk

23-Jun-2005

The vitamin A in carrots has long been believed to aid night vision, but new research from Harvard Medical Center indicates that the whole spectrum of fruit and vegetables could help preserve sight by reducing the risk of developing cataracts by 10 to...

Bleary-eyed or pure benefits from alcohol shots

03-Mar-2004

Moderate consumption of alcohol may improve health and longevity through the prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease, but a recent study shows that some forms of alcohol could play a role, both beneficial and harmful, in cataracts.

New lutein fortified formulations to market

16-Jan-2004

A technology that allows the health ingredient lutein to be delivered to clear beverages has been given GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status from the US Food and Drug Administration.

High carb diet increases risk of cataract development in elder women

While the low-carb fad wanes, new research suggests the higher the carbohydrate intake, the greater the risk an elder woman will develop cataracts.

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