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Research Shows Increasing Vitamin B and Folic Acid Intake May Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration in Women

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On February 24, 2009 @ 3:31 pm In Macular Degeneration,Nutrition,Patient Education,Research | Comments Disabled

Arkansas Matters reports research finding that women who take a combination of B-vitamins and Folic Acid may be protected against macular degeneration. Researchers say more studies are needed to determine the amount of vitamins necessary to see a benefit. Click here [1] to watch the TV report.

The research was conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. As reported on eNews 2.0, researchers said it was the first randomized trial to indicate a possible benefit of folic acid, B-6 and B-12 vitamin supplements in reducing the risks of age-related macular degeneration [2].

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[1] Click here: http://arkansasmatters.com/content/fulltext/?cid=194601

[2] possible benefit of folic acid, B-6 and B-12 vitamin supplements in reducing the risks of age-related macular degeneration: http://www.enews20.com/news_B_Vitamins_Folic_Acid_Offer_Protection_against_Macular_Degeneration_16661.html

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