10 Benefits of Rosemary
Rosemary Benefit #1: Helps Protect Against Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration is the most common eye disease in the United States. It is also the leading cause of blindness. Studies have found that rosemary can trigger antioxidant enzyme production in the cells, thus lowering the levels of reactive oxygen, which causes cell damage in photoreceptors. The photoreceptor works to convert light into electrical signals to enable vision.
Research studies have reported that carbonic acid, a component found in rosemary, promotes healthy eyes. The study found that the component helped to protect the retinas of rats from degenerating and from toxicity. The study found that carbonic acid may help the retina, especially for those with macular degeneration.
