Age-related macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss in the elderly, effecting hundreds of millions world wide.

Upon hearing about goji’s benefits in Chinese medicine, researchers from UC Davis conducted a small, randomized trial of 27 healthy participants between the ages of 45 to 65 years old. 13 people consumed 28 grams (approximately a handful) of goji berries five times a week for 90 days. Another group of 14 were told to consume a commercial eye supplement that claimed be beneficial for the eyes. At the end of the study, the goji arm showed increased in density of protective pigments, lutein and zeaxanthin, in their eyes. There was no such findings in the participants who took the commercial supplement.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are pigments that filter out harmful blue light while providing antioxidant effects, both know to protect the eyes during the aging process. As per Xiang Li, lead author of the study, “Lutein and zeaxanthin are like sunscreen for your eyes.”

Once again, whole foods, better than commercial supplements. We, at Man of Honor Magazine, highly encourage you to eat your damn fruits.

X Li et al. Goji berry intake increased macular pigment optical density in healthy adults: a randomized pilot trial. Nutrients 2022. 13(12); 4409. doi.org/10.3390/nu13124409