The Common Condition Making COVID-19 WORSE?!
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably tired of hearing about COVID-19.
It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a new variant or complication wrecking lives.
But there is one more thing about your COVID-19 risk you NEED to know… especially if you’re a senior.
Because new research shows that having a certain condition – one that nearly 20 million American suffer from – is linked to a higher risk of severe complications in COVID-19 infection, including respiratory failure and death.
Your mainstream doc isn’t talking about this scary connection.
But I am…
Here’s everything you need to know about how to identify … and STOP… this condition.
I’m talking about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – one of the leading causes of blindness in seniors. And if you’re over 50, there’s a good chance this disease is already impacting you or someone you love.
Now, we know it can put you on the fast track of COVID-19 complications, too.
In a recent study, researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine analyzed the genetics of tens of thousands of patients, looking for a biological link between AMD and COVID-19 outcomes.
And boy, did they find one!
The scientists discovered that the novel link between the two diseases comes down to specific variants in the PDGFB gene. This gene helps with blood vessel growth, a process that impacts both AMD and COVID-19 outcomes.
They also found that folks with AMD are 25 percent more likely to suffer from severe complications, including respiratory failure and death, when infected with COVID-19.
This risk level is higher than both type 2 diabetes (21 percent) and obesity (13 percent) – diseases long thought to carry the most severe risks for COVID-19 patients.
So, what do these results mean for you?
If you’re already diagnosed with AMD, keep washing your hands and wearing a mask in crowded areas. These are two easy ways to lower your COVID-19 risk.
And if you want to keep your vision crystal clear – regardless of your AMD status – there’s a tasty way to do just that.
You see, there’s one supplement that can help stop AMD at its source: goji berries.
Studies show that these tiny, tasty berries contain nutrients that can help keep healthy eyes healthy… and even REVERSE the damage caused by AMD.
You can get goji berries at your local natural health store. Or you can order them online at www.nuts.com.