Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with decreased presence and severity of diabetic retinopathy: A Combined Analysis of MESA and GOLDR Cohorts.

Natalie L WeirWeihua GuanAmy B KargerBarbara KleinStacy MeuerMary Frances CotchXiuqing GuoXiaohui LiJingyi TanPauline GenterYii-Der Ida ChenJerome I RotterEli IppMichael Y Tsai

Published in: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2023)

DHA is inversely associated with presence and severity of diabetic retinopathy. Increased intake of dietary sources of DHA may provide some protection against retinopathy in individuals with T2D and warrants more research as a preventative option.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
fatty acid
optical coherence tomography
drinking water
weight gain
body mass index
weight loss