Since I am currently dealing with cataract (from another cause), I found this article from the USDA interesting. The studies they mention here make a real connection between a diet high in carbohydrates, and the occurance of cataracts in adult women.

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2005/050630.htm

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Trina

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Thigns that make you go-- HUH! Interesting article- thanks for sharing it.

I also find it intersting that they recommend 130 gr of carbs per day... I'd forgotten that it was so high.

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Very, very interesting, Trina!

Thanks for the info!

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Thanks Trina. I definitely concur with this finding. I have cataracts and I also have the beginnings of Aged Macula Degeneration (AMD). My specialist told me a low carb, fresh food, minimally processed diet could possibly assist to slow both down. So far (3 years) - its working successfully - with no further degeneration in either. I also had very uncomfortable 'floater's' in my visions - which have reduced hugely in that time - possibly also due to lowered b/p?

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