The inflammatory potential of diet is associated with the risk of age-related eye diseases

Inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and possibly open-angle glaucoma (OAG). We assessed whether the inflammatory potential of diet (quantified using the dietary inflammatory index; DII) affects the incidence of these common blinding age-related eye diseases. Serum inflammation markers were investigated as possible mediators.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - October 11, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jo ëlle E. Vergroesen, Eric F. Thee, Tosca O.E. de Crom, Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong, Magda A. Meester-Smoor, Trudy Voortman, Caroline C.W. Klaver, Wishal D. Ramdas Tags: Original article Source Type: research