Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review
Cataract, defined as the opacification of the lens that prevents clear vision, is a leading cause of vision loss and impairment worldwide. Elderly people comprise the highest proportion of those suffering from this eye disease. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the risk of develop...
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| author | Martyna Falkowska Maryla Młynarczyk Zuzanna Micun Joanna Konopińska Katarzyna Socha |
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| description | Cataract, defined as the opacification of the lens that prevents clear vision, is a leading cause of vision loss and impairment worldwide. Elderly people comprise the highest proportion of those suffering from this eye disease. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the risk of developing aged-related cataract (ARC) increases with every decade of life, starting from the age of 40. Despite progress in surgical treatment methods, life-style modifications may be beneficial in prevention or slowing down the progression of ARC. This systematic review aims to summarize studies on the significance of specific nutritional patterns, dietary products, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids intake in the onset or progression of ARC. In this context, the presented paper thoroughly analyzes 24 articles, following the PRISMA guidelines. The results indicate significant protective effects of various dietary patterns, including the Korean balanced diet, vegetarian diet, “dairy products and vegetables”, “traditional”, “antioxidant”, and “omega-3” patterns. Additionally, the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, skimmed yoghurt, fish, coffee, and vitamins has shown positive effects on cataract incidence. Therefore, further research seems to be essential to gain a better understanding of these associations and to create uniform dietary recommendations for both the vulnerable population and ARC patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b0abc32fbdd443cfb1edbda3ebc93d182023-11-10T15:09:42ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-10-011521458510.3390/nu15214585Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic ReviewMartyna Falkowska0Maryla Młynarczyk1Zuzanna Micun2Joanna Konopińska3Katarzyna Socha4Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2D, 15-222 Białystok, PolandDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandDepartment of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Białystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Białystok, PolandDepartment of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2D, 15-222 Białystok, PolandCataract, defined as the opacification of the lens that prevents clear vision, is a leading cause of vision loss and impairment worldwide. Elderly people comprise the highest proportion of those suffering from this eye disease. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the risk of developing aged-related cataract (ARC) increases with every decade of life, starting from the age of 40. Despite progress in surgical treatment methods, life-style modifications may be beneficial in prevention or slowing down the progression of ARC. This systematic review aims to summarize studies on the significance of specific nutritional patterns, dietary products, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids intake in the onset or progression of ARC. In this context, the presented paper thoroughly analyzes 24 articles, following the PRISMA guidelines. The results indicate significant protective effects of various dietary patterns, including the Korean balanced diet, vegetarian diet, “dairy products and vegetables”, “traditional”, “antioxidant”, and “omega-3” patterns. Additionally, the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, skimmed yoghurt, fish, coffee, and vitamins has shown positive effects on cataract incidence. Therefore, further research seems to be essential to gain a better understanding of these associations and to create uniform dietary recommendations for both the vulnerable population and ARC patients.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/21/4585cataractaged-related cataractARCdietdietary patternsdietary products |
| spellingShingle | Martyna Falkowska Maryla Młynarczyk Zuzanna Micun Joanna Konopińska Katarzyna Socha Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review Nutrients cataract aged-related cataract ARC diet dietary patterns dietary products |
| title | Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | influence of diet dietary products and vitamins on age related cataract incidence a systematic review |
| topic | cataract aged-related cataract ARC diet dietary patterns dietary products |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/21/4585 |
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