The Lewin Group was commissioned in early 2005 by the Dietary
Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) to critically review the research
literature concerning Omega-3 fatty acids, lutein and zeaxanthin.
Visual impairment is one of the top four reasons for loss of
independence. Age-related diseases of the eye are common and costly
(35% of individuals aged 75 and older have AMD).
For example, eighteen
percent of all hip fractures among seniors are attributed to
age-related vision loss (hip fracture patients have a substantially
increased risk of death for at least 6 years post-fracture).
The Lewin Report addresses several hundred studies on the benefits of
Omega-3 fatty acids dating back nearly thirty years, including several
comprehensive reviews.
In addition, in 2004, the FDA issued a
qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD) associated with foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids. Earlier,
in 2000 the FDA announced a similar qualified health claim for reduced
risk of CHD for dietary supplements containing EPA and DHA Omega-3
fatty acids.
Key findings of the Lewin report support the supplementation of
omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, and zeaxanthin in helping preserve vision
and supporting people to be able to maintain independent living.
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