Paella: The Key To Protecting Eyesight?

Researchers from the University of L'Aquila have shown that Saffron, the studied ingredient used in Paella and Pillau rice possesses a number of properties that are protective to vision.

Professor Silvia Bisti states "We are now trying to understand the mechanism, but it appears to block cell death. Saffron components have strong antioxidant properties .... it appears to affect genes which regulate the fatty acid content of the cell membrane and this makes the vision cells tougher and more resilient".

The spice which has historically cost more than gold, but currently sits around £500/lb is produced from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus.

Scientists and eye sight campaigners agree that further research is needed and with over half a million suffering from macular degeneration in the UK the sooner the better.

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