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Wet Macular

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Wet Macular

by tessa » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:22 am

Hi Jeff
I've been a vegan or vegetarian for over 40 years. What causes Wet Macular and Cataracts?
It is frustraling to eat healthily and find out these problems.

tessa: Posts: 46; Joined: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:45 am; Location: Qld, Australia

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Re: Wet Macular

by Cihong » Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:06 pm

Hi tessa, hope you find these helpful:

Cataracts from Vegetable Oil
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2005nl/apr/fav5.htm

Medical definition of vegetable oil: an oil of plant origin
https://www.merriam-webster.com/diction ... Dictionary

"A diet high in all kinds fats, including animal, trans-fats (margarines, shortenings), monounsaturated fats (olive oil), and other vegetable fats, increases the risk of developing AMD [age-related macular degeneration] by two to three times compared to a diet low in fat."
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2013nl/apr/fav5.htm

When Vegan Is Not Enough!
https://www.drmcdougallforums.com/viewt ... 22&t=36550

Free McDougall Program
https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/f ... -overview/

Cut the C.R.A.P. (Calorie-Rich and Processed) and Get a Life!