Curcumin May Boost Eye Health
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in adults. Certain diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, can accelerate the development of cataracts in susceptible individuals, while certain nutrients and phytochemicals can help prevent the development of cataracts. A study published in the July 2005 edition of the journal Molecular Vision, for example, found that curcumin was capable of delaying the progression and maturation of cataracts in diabetic rats.
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