Lycopene may help to neutralize the cell-damaging free radicals that are considered a leading cause of macular degeneration. The antioxidant power of quercetin may be valuable in warning off the free radical damage so requently cited as the leading cause of macular degeneration. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C can neutralize free radicals linked to macular degeneration. According to recent research, the risk of late-stage macular degeneration may be significantly lower in older adults who have high levels of vitamin E in their bloodstream. Avocados zinc Zinc plays a critical role in retina function.
Some research suggests that zinc can slow the progression of macular degeneration.
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