What are the dietary recommendations for someone with macular degeneration?

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a lowered risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Presumably, this protection is the result of increased intake of antioxidant vitamins and minerals. However, various "nonessential" food components, such as the carotenes lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene, along with flavonoids, are proving to be even more significant in protecting against ARMD than traditional nutritional antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium.

The macula, especially the central portion (the fovea), owes its yellow color to its high concentration of lutein and zeaxanthin. These yellow carotenes function in preventing oxidative damage to the area of the retina responsible for fine vision and obviously play a central role in protecting against the development of macular degeneration. Focusing on dietary sources of these carotenes, such as leafy green and vibrantly colored vegetables, appears to be more practical than supplements.

Good leafy green vegetables include those in the cabbage family, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, collards, kale, and mustard and turnip greens. Some beneficial highly colored vegetables include red peppers and tomatoes for their lycopene and squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots for other carotenoids. Bilberries and blueberries are also antioxidant- rich foods containing flavonoids that strengthen the macula.

Regular consumption of these berries is beneficial for preventing and treating ARMD.

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