This is the kind of fruit everyone should eat if they don't want their eyes to be blind when they get old

New experts confirm the use of this fruit, which is a 60% reduction in the risk of macular degeneration as we get older.

And the thing we're talking about here is the orange .

In fact, oranges have always been fruits with many health benefits. It is a natural source of supplements of essential vitamins, improved resistance, and most importantly the taste is also very delicious.

But know what, recent research has shown that eating an orange often gives a better effect, which is to help our eyes get better when we get older, avoiding the risk of blindness.

Specifically, the 15-year study of the University of Sydney (Australia) has shown that eating oranges will reduce the risk of macular degeneration by 60%. Experts have collected data on the effects of flavonoids - chemicals that help vegetables have a specific color.

Supplementing oranges in the daily diet may minimize the possibility of macular degeneration.

Flavonoid is a powerful antioxidant. In many studies, science has confirmed that this chemical helps us to control and boost the effects of the immune system. However, this is the first time a study has confirmed the effect of flavonoids on the eyes, particularly the macular degeneration which is very much a nuisance for millions of people over the age of 50.

"We found that people with orange supplements in their daily diets could minimize the possibility of macular degeneration, compared to those who never ate" - quoted Bamini Gopinath, an epidemiologist from University of Sydney.

"Even a week of eating once has great benefits."

To reach this conclusion, the experts used data from a well-known study in 1992. They selected more than 2000 candidates over 50 years of age, followed their diet, combined data analysis. within the next decade.

The data show that within 15 years, orange-eaters are less likely to develop macular degeneration, and it seems that the flavonoid in the orange is the key.

"We have looked at some foods that contain flavonoids, like tea, apples, wine and oranges."

"But only flavonoids in the orange have an eye protection effect," Gopinath said.

For those who do not know, the yellow spot is an area located in the center of the retina, concentrating a lot of nerve cells to receive images. The golden point is responsible for 90% of our vision, so when it deteriorates, the eyes will no longer be able to see. Although not completely blind, but almost so.

The cause of macular degeneration has not been clarified yet, but it seems to be related to age. Most cases of degeneration fall into the period of 50-60 years old.

Macular degenerative disease.

Currently, there are millions of people with macular degeneration in the United States. In Australia, 1 in 7 people over 50 years old have macular degeneration. The rate is also increasing, not decreasing.

In particular, this is a disease that does not (or has not) cure. Everything we do is just to prevent it from happening, and with this study, the orange fruit is an effective solution.

Of course, there is no guarantee that eating oranges will not get sick anymore - many studies need to be done in the future to confirm this. However, the evidence given is strong enough for us to consider following.

The study was published in Clinical Nutrition magazine.