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1988 Researchers found that including dark leafy greens like spinach and collard greens in two to four meals a week reduced the risk of developing macular degeneration by 46%. If patients eat these dark leafy greens five-six times a week the decreased risk percentage is even greater.
Researchers: J. Goldberg, et al.
Published: Factors associated with age-related macular degeneration: An analysis of data from the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. American Journal of Epidemiology 128, 1988
Editor’s Note: Lutein and Zeaxanthin are the two carotenoids found in collard greens and spinach. When taken as supplements, they are best taken separately from beta-carotene because they compete for absorption.
1999 A preliminary study showed the patients consuming lutein from either spinach or supplements demonstrated some improvement of some of the early vision loss from the dry form of macular degeneration.
Published: Richer, Journal American Optometry Association; January, 1999