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Researchers see red over bad diet

By Eric Lee
Jan 02nd 2020

HKU researchers did the first study to show that by choosing the correct omega-fatty acids in one’s diet, the risk and progression of the elderly developing the disease can be substantially reduced.

Regular intake of high omega-3 fatty acids food can prevent the age-related macular degeneration.

https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/20452.html

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news.php?id=214877&sid=4&sid=4

 

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