High levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with a reduced risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration in women younger than 75 years, according to a study by the University of Buffalo / USA /.

Age-related degeneration of the ocular macula is a chronic disease and the leading cause of irreversible loss of vision among adults in developed countries. This condition affects approximately 9 percent or 8.5 million. Americans aged 40 years and over, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. Net Ophthalmologists examined vitamin D levels in blood 1 thousand. 313 women.

In women under 75 years of age, elevated serum levels of vitamin D form due to exposure to sunlight or when consuming food sources or substance additives were associated with a significant reduction in the risk of early signs of visual impairment.

Women who received vitamin D mainly from products such as milk, fish and grain products are 59% protected from the appearance of early symptoms of macular degeneration compared to women who had minimal body concentrations in the body. A sufficient amount of vitamin D can serve as an effective protection against age-related vision problems, oculists consider.

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