A new study from the Stanford University College of Medicine has found that a nutritional supplement derived from turmeric significantly reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss among Americans.
The retrospective cohort study followed nearly 2 million people over 50. It found that people who took curcumin supplements reduced their risk of developing AMD and blindness by more than 50 percent.
“I was surprised by the magnitude of the findings and the risk reduction for patients taking CBNS,” study leader and ophthalmologist Dr. Ehsan Rahimy told The Epoch Times.
Curcuma-based nutritional supplements (CBNS) are infused with curcumin, the active ingredient. Curcumin is derived from the root of Curcuma longa, the scientific name for the turmeric plant. This bright yellow spice, widely used in Indian cuisine, has long been valued in traditional wellness practices….