Study Finds Omega-3 May Save Sight Add improved vision to one of
the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, at least according to the
latest research. Scientists writing in the journal Nature
Medicine say increasing intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA
and EPA, found in popular fish-oil supplements, may protect
against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in
the eye. The study was done in mice, but a clinical trial at
Children’s Hospital Boston will soon begin testing the effects
of omega-3 supplementation in premature babies, who are at risk
for vision loss. Add improved vision to one of the benefits of
omega-3 fatty acids, at least according to the latest research.
Scientists writing in the journal Nature Medicine say increasing
intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, found in popular
fish-oil supplements, may protect against blindness resulting
from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye. The study was done
in mice, but a clinical trial at Children’s Hospital Boston will
soon begin test