Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a visual impairment common among the elderly in which the center of the field of vision appears as a black spot (see image here). It affects approximately 15 million Americans and in the UK, about 12% of men and 29% of women over the age of 75 suffer from this partial blindness. Aside from age and genetics, one of the main factors thought to influence the risk of developing AMD is the diet. According to an article in the ScienceDaily:
Spinach and some other vegetables like sweetcorn, kale and broccoli are rich in a chemical called …read more