Vitamin C Keeps Cataracts at Bay

Individuals who eat foods rich vitamin C may have a lower risk of developing cataracts, especially among older individuals who live in lower-income countries, according to a new study published in the journal Ophthalmology.
 
Researchers in India evaluated more than 5,600 Indian adults age 60 and up for cataracts. They also interviewed them about their diets and lifestyle habits, and measured their blood levels of vitamin C.

More than 73% of the study participants suffered from cataracts; however, the risk decreased 39% among those who had the highest levels of vitamin C compared to those who had the lowest.

They also found vitamin C levels were very low across all participants. More than 50%  were deficient, and the bottom 30% had vitamin C concentrations below the level of detection.