{"id":5133,"date":"2020-12-04T14:20:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T13:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/?page_id=5133"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:34:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:34:09","slug":"macular-degeneration-causes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Macular Degeneration Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What are the causes of macular degeneration?<\/h1>\n<p>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.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#lifestyle-as-a-cause-for-macular-degeneration\" >Lifestyle as a cause for macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#metabolic-products-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\" >Metabolic products as a cause of macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#blood-circulatory-disorders-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\" >Blood circulatory disorders as a cause of macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#free-radicals-are-a-cause-for-macular-degeneration\" >Free radicals are a cause for macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#inflammation-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\" >Inflammation as a cause of macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#high-blood-pressure-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\" >High blood pressure as a\u00a0cause of macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#gut-health-as-a-possible-risk-factor\" >Gut health as a possible risk factor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#the-enzyme-cgas-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\" >The enzyme cGAS as a cause of macular degeneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/#the-causes-of-macular-degeneration-at-a-glance\" >The causes of macular degeneration at a glance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>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 &#8211; the real causes are different.<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lifestyle-as-a-cause-for-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>Lifestyle as a cause for macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Decrease in the functions of the body&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"metabolic-products-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>Metabolic products as a cause of macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"blood-circulatory-disorders-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>Blood circulatory disorders as a cause of macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both the supply of nutrients and the removal of the resulting &#8220;waste products&#8221; is no longer fully guaranteed via the vessels. This leads to the cumulative formation of new slag &#8211; a vicious circle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"free-radicals-are-a-cause-for-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>Free radicals are a cause for macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.\u00a0 The opponents of free radicals are the antioxidants, whose increased supply has a positive effect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"inflammation-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>Inflammation as a cause of macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"high-blood-pressure-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>High blood pressure as a\u00a0cause of macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 &#8211; in a natural way of course.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gut-health-as-a-possible-risk-factor\"><\/span>Gut health as a possible risk factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New findings show that the intestinal flora may play a role in the development and progression of macular degeneration. A disturbed intestinal flora can promote inflammation and impair retinal function. Targeted support of the microbiome through a balanced diet and probiotic cultures could help to reduce the risk of degenerative eye diseases.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-enzyme-cgas-as-a-cause-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>The enzyme cGAS as a cause of macular degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3937\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3937\" class=\"img_width wp-image-3937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_.jpg\" alt=\"US researchers identify an enzyme as a possible cause of macular degeneration (AMD)\" width=\"400\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/makuladegeneration-ursachen.enzym_-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">US researchers identify an enzyme as a possible cause of macular degeneration (AMD)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/free-e-book-on-macular-degeneration\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN.png\" alt=\"FreeFree E-book on Macular Degeneration by Augenakupunktur Noll\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-causes-of-macular-degeneration-at-a-glance\"><\/span>The causes of macular degeneration at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Disappropriate lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>accumulation of metabolic products in the body cells<\/li>\n<li>Circulatory disorders<\/li>\n<li>Free radicals cause stress and tissue damage<\/li>\n<li>Chronic, inflammatory processes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/the-connection-between-high-blood-pressure-and-macular-degeneration\/\">High blood pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/gut-microbiome\/\">Gut health as a potential risk factor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/causes-of-macular-degeneration-amd-identified-alarm-enzyme-discovered\/\">enzyme cGAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Possibly the therapy with aspirin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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? 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