Friday 4 April 2014

Higher Total Folate Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma

Research has shown that exfoliation glaucoma (EG) is the most common cause of secondary open-angle glaucoma and a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. Effective strategies for preventing this disease are lacking. Elevated homocysteine, which may enhance exfoliation material formation, is one possible risk factor that has received significant research attention. Research studies demonstrate that high intake of vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folate is associated ...

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