Compound found in rosemary protects against macular degeneration in laboratory model
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 19:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers report that carnosic acid, a component of the herb rosemary, promotes eye health. The team found that carnosic acid protects retinas from degeneration and toxicity in cell culture and in rodent models of light-induced retinal damage. Their findings suggest that carnosic acid may have clinical applications for the outer retina, including age-related macular degeneration.