Study suggests compounds in goji berries can boost eye health

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that involves the deterioration of the light-sensing macula in the eye’s retina. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans older than 65.

According to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research, AMD currently affects more than 11 million people in the United States. The figure is likely to increase as Americans continue to age.

Fortunately, recent findings suggest that compounds in goji berries can prevent AMD and boost eye health. Details of these findings were published in the journal Nutrients.