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Once AMD reaches an advanced stage, blood vessels grow from underneath the macula and leak blood and fluid into the retina, eventually forming a scar and leading to permanent loss of central vision [152]

The activation of Nrf2 and stimulation of downstream antioxidants and phase II detoxification enzymes expression suggest that these natural bioactive compounds represent a potential therapeutic source for prevention and treatment of CVDs

Vitamin B12 plays a crucial supportive role in this treatment

The resulting peroxyl radical is highly reactive: it can attack membrane proteins and oxidize adjacent PUFA side chains

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