Oranges reduce vision loss by 60%
Oranges can lower by 60 percent the risk of macular degeneration, which causes severe vision loss, reported the "Daily Express".
According to researchers at the Westmead Institute of Medical Research, the benefits of the citrus fruit for the eyes are significant. They surveyed more than 2,000 Australians over 50 and found that those who regularly ate oranges were less likely to develop the fatal eye disease over the 15-year study period. Even one orange a week provides protection, although not as much as regular consumption of the fruit.
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss. It damages the central part of the retina. Those affected have difficulty reading and recognizing faces, and in its more severe form, the disease causes blindness. Oranges are rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, vitamins A and C, writes BTA. They protect against cancer - of the skin, lungs, breast, stomach and colon. They are also good for the heart, kidneys and liver. They contain a lot of soluble fiber and reduce cholesterol.