India, June 27 -- A new study suggests that drinking instant coffee could raise the risk of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss in older adults.
Interestingly, the study, published in Food Science & Nutrition, found no similar risk with ground coffee, decaf coffee, or total coffee intake.
"AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among the elderly in developed countries," study author Siwei Liu told Medical News Today.
"As there is currently no cure, identifying new modifiable factors is crucial for slowing disease progression, preserving vision, and improving patients' quality of life."
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