OMEGA-3 CAN CUT THE RISK OF GETTING AMD BY 1/3,

Mackerel is rich in Omega 3


'These findings appear

to be consistent with previous research
that has shown that eating omega 3 poly-unsaturated fats
as part of a balanced diet
may help prevent the development of age-related macular degeneration'
A spokeswoman from Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

British Journal of Ophthalmology has published findings that People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) should eat oily fish at least twice a week to keep their eye disease at bay.

Based on their findings on almost 3,000 people taking part in a trial of vitamins and supplements, the reseachers found that Omega-3 fatty acids found in abundance in fish like mackerel and salmon appear to slow or even halt the progress of both early and late stage disease.

An estimated 500,000 people in the UK suffer from AMD, which destroys central vision.

The reseachers suggest that eating two to three servings of fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, shellfish, and herring every week, would achieve the recommended daily intake (650mg) of omega-3, substantially cutting the risk of both early and late stage AMD.

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