The Role of Omega-3 and Antioxidant Nutrients in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Review Article

Authors : Emine KOÇYİĞİT, Nilüfer ACAR TEK

Pages : 548-555

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.810526

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Publication Date : 2022-06-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Age-related macular degeneration insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(AMD); is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide. The cause of the disease is not well explained; studies previse a multifactorial etiology. Various results of studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may have beneficial effects in AMD. Besides the omega-3, clinical evidence showed that specific micronutrients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(antioxidant vitamins and minerals); protect against AMD. The definition of risk factors for the development and progression of AMD is important for understanding the causes of the disorder and for the determination of its prevention strategies. In this study, the relationship between omega 3 and antioxidant nutrients and the incidence and progression of AMD were evaluated.
Keywords : age related macular degeneration, omega 3 fatty acids, nutrition, dietary supplementations