Spinach was: Cataract Nutrition, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetes Research

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" Elaine " <mem121

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Monday, May 20, 2002 12:35 AM

Cataract Nutrition, Macular Degeneration,

Glaucoma, Diabetes Research

 

 

> http://www.i-care.net/eyeresearch.html/

 

 

> 6. Those consuming lutein rich foods (spinach and collard

> greens) five days per week were 8 times less likely to

> develop macular degeneration as those consuming them once

> per month Seddon, et al. JAMA 1994 Nov 9;272(18):1413-20

> (Ed. Note: Consumption of large amounts of spinach may be

> associated with kidney stones due to its high levels of

> oxalic acid, and also is contradindicted in those taking

> blood thinners due to its vitamin K. Standardized lutein

> supplements may be preferred. It is estimated the cost of

> consuming lutein-rich foods to get 10 mg/day is around $1.00/day)

 

I eat a large amount of spinach. Anyone know what

supplements I should be taking to counteract the oxalic acid?

 

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