A large retrospective analysis of men and women found those who ate more leafy greens had a lower risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POA)—especially cases with early paracentral visual field loss. It is thought nitric oxide plays a role in ocular blood flow and the development of POA. Eighty percent of nitrate intake comes from leafy green vegetables.
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Adapted from PositiveChoices.com
