Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in the elderly, and is a disease that damages the macula, the central part of the retina. AMD is a progressive disease characterized by the loss of central vision as oxidative stress and chronic inflammation cause fatty deposits to accumulate beneath the retinal pigment epithelium and damage the photoreceptors in the optic nerve.
Curcumin is a component of turmeric rhizome, an ingredient in curry dishes, and has antioxidant properties. . Recently, a paper analyzing the effect of curcumin in preventing age-related macular degeneration was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Ophthalmology.
The study analyzed electronic medical records of 1,876,244 people collected from 15 countries, including the United States. The average age of the study participants was approximately 66 years, and approximately 60% were women. Of these, 66,804 had been prescribed nutritional supplements containing curcumin, while 1,809,440 had not.
After an average of five years of follow-up, those who received curcumin experienced a 72-77% lower incidence of macular degeneration, depending on the type, compared to those who did not receive it. The rate of vision loss was also 54% lower. Even among patients who already had macular degeneration, the study showed a 42% reduction in disease progression.
Curcumin possesses powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting it may help prevent macular degeneration by suppressing the production of reactive oxygen species and alleviating inflammation. To prevent macular degeneration, quitting smoking is essential, and a diet rich in antioxidants, including vegetables and fish, is recommended. Frequent consumption of curry, which contains turmeric, may also be beneficial.
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If there is a space in the middle of a letter in a book or newspaper,
The center of my vision is black
Macular degeneration, such as buildings appearing distorted
If symptoms worsen, it can lead to blindness.
I'm taking curcumin for anti-inflammatory purposes.
They say eating curry helps
