Year Published: 2021
Journal
Acad Nutr Diet
Authors
Tina H T Chiu, Chia-Chen Chang, Chin-Lon Lin, Ming-Nan Lin
Methods
This study examined data from 6,002 participants in the Tzu Chi Health Study to observe the relationship between diet and risk of cataracts.
Key Findings
Compared with non-vegetarians, vegetarians had a higher intake of soy, nuts, whole grains, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A Equivalent. A vegetarian diet was associated with a 20% reduced risk of cataracts. This association was most pronounced in overweight individuals.