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Revue Maghrebine d'Endocrinologie-Diabete et de Reproduction [La]. 2007; 12 (4): 251-254
in English, French
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ABSTRACT
Many studies showed a protective role of omega -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids [AGPI epsilon S] against diseases related to aging, including cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the retina. Docosahexaenoic acid [DHA], the AGPI epsilon 3 having the most significant biological effect, has anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties on the photoreceptors and could have beneficial effects on the occurrence of age-related macular degeneration. An increase in the consumption of AGPI epsilon 3-rich food [fish, nuts..] could be of interest in decreasing the incidence of this very frequent retinal disease