Spice Slashes Age-Related Vision Loss Risk
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted January 18, 2025
As you get older, the more likely you are to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
In fact, one in seven people over 50 already have some evidence of this vision-robbing disease.
That works out to about 1.5 million people. But you don’t have to be one of them.
A small change you make starting today could DRASTICALLY reduce your AMD risk in the future.
New research reveals that curcumin (the active ingredient in the spice turmeric) could be an unexpected ally in preventing macular degeneration…
The groundbreaking study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that people taking curcumin supplements were up to 77 percent less likely to develop AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
Now, this wasn’t a cause-and-effect type study, so more research is needed. However, the results are already exciting.
After all, we’re talking about protecting your precious eyesight with a natural compound that’s been safely used for thousands of years!
Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory properties are likely shielding the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision that deteriorates with AMD.
The research showed those taking curcumin had a…
- 77 percent lower risk of developing dry macular degeneration (the most common type)
- 72 percent reduced risk of wet macular degeneration
The study focused on folks taking curcumin supplements since the compound is poorly absorbed from turmeric powder alone.
You’ll need a daily high-quality supplement to get the spice’s vision-protecting benefits.
But if you already have AMD, remember this research is about prevention rather than treatment. So, while curcumin supplements might help slow the condition down there’s no evidence that they can reverse any existing damage.
The key is to start NOW—before vision problems develop. Think of it as an insurance policy for your eyes.
P.S. The eye-popping solution to slowing vision loss.
Source:
Alsoudi AF, Wai KM, Koo E, Mruthyunjaya P, Rahimy E. Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2024;142(12):1114–1121. doi: 10.1001 /jamaophthalmol .2024.4400
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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