The Flavonoid Quercetin Protects Against Macular Degeneration

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Brought to you by The Best Years in Life The Flavonoid Quercetin Protects Against Macular Degeneration Friday, May 23, 2008 by: John Cole (see all articles by this author) (NaturalNews) A new study has investigated the protection afforded by the flavonoid quercetin against macular degeneration. The macula is the yellowish, central part of the retina about 1.5 mm in diameter that produces central vision and color vision. Macular degeneration is the gradual, progressive destruction of the macula that results in lowered central visual acuity needed for most everyday activities, like reading this article. It leads to permanent blindness, and is the most common cause of blindness in people 50 to 60 years old and above. Approximately 10 million Americans are believed to suffer vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD).For the rest of the article click Here.