What are the causes of macular degeneration?
In the medical literature and studies, the cause of macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is always higher age. Here you should become suspicious. Of course it is undisputed that AMD occurs at a higher age.
But is ageing itself really the cause? The disease of the retina spares even very old people. Age and genetic predispositions may play a role as a promoting factor – the real causes are different.
The fact that macular degeneration (AMD) only manifests itself at an advanced age is due to the fact that it is only then that one or more of the prerequisites for a possible disease are present. Possible causes of AMD include:
Lifestyle as a cause for macular degeneration
Decrease in the functions of the body’s natural detoxification and elimination systems such as kidneys, liver, intestines, lymphatic system. This process is only partly age-related. Rather, it is mainly caused by decades of an unfavourable lifestyle, the taking of medication and incorrect nutrition.
The long-term lack of nutrients and vital substances, with its effects on the macula of the eye, cannot be compensated for in old age.
Metabolic products as a cause of macular degeneration
Over the years, metabolic products accumulate in the body cells. These so-called waste products play a central role in the development of AMD. They favour general diseases, but also those affecting the eye.
Blood circulatory disorders as a cause of macular degeneration
Both the supply of nutrients and the removal of the resulting “waste products” is no longer fully guaranteed via the vessels. This leads to the cumulative formation of new slag – a vicious circle.
Free radicals are a cause for macular degeneration
At the same time the so-called free radicals are produced. These cause oxidative stress in the cells and are considered to trigger tissue damage. The opponents of free radicals are the antioxidants, whose increased supply has a positive effect.
Inflammation as a cause of macular degeneration
The presence of inflammatory processes in the body with chronic characteristics has been proven to weaken the immune system and promote the development of degenerative eye diseases.
High blood pressure as a cause of macular degeneration
High blood pressure does not hurt, but it gradually damages the eyes, heart and blood vessels. High blood pressure causes damage to the kidneys, so it is not to be taken lightly. If you also have high blood pressure, then lower it – in a natural way of course.
The enzyme cGAS as a cause of macular degeneration
US researchers identify an enzyme as a possible cause of macular degeneration (AMD)
American researchers have recently discovered that an enzyme can trigger the eye disease cascade in the retina, the first building block of macular degeneration. However, it will take several years to produce a drug that acts as a blockade against the cGAS enzyme.
Stress, unfavourable lifestyle and nutrition, medication and a lack of nutrients and vital substances affect organs and muscles. They cramp, are stressed or even inflamed.
The blood flow in the organism is restricted. The eyes are also less well supplied with blood and nutrients. Waste products are not eliminated. All these triggers are responsible for macular degeneration.
The causes of macular degeneration at a glance
- Disappropriate lifestyle
- accumulation of metabolic products in the body cells
- Circulatory disorders
- Free radicals cause stress and tissue damage
- Chronic, inflammatory processes
- High blood pressure
- The enzyme cGAS
- Possibly the therapy with aspirin