A NEW research by the University of California-Davis posted on ScienceDaily states that “regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may provide protection against age-related macular degeneration [or AMD], the leading cause of vision loss in seniors.”
AMD “affects your central field of vision and can affect your ability to read or recognize faces,” said Glenn Yiu, a co-author of the study and an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of California, Davis.
According to ScienceDaily, “The researchers found that 13 healthy participants aged 45 to 65 who consumed 28 grams (about one ounce, or a handful) of goji berries five times a week for 90 days increased the density of protective pigments in their eyes. In contrast, 14 study participants who consumed a commercial supplement for eye health over the same period did not show an increase.”
The lead author of this research, Xiang Li, a doctoral candidate in the Nutritional Biology Program, said the pigments in goji berries — lutein and zeaxanthin — filter out harmful blue light and provide antioxidant protection which helps the eyes during aging.
“Lutein and zeaxanthin are like sunscreen for your eyes,” Li said.
An online health store, les miraculeux, said goji berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for generations to increase vitality and energy. “It is rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These fruits pack a powerful punch against fatigue and the effects of aging, all the while boosting your immune system.”
Ask your doctor if goji berries are right for you.
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