Melatonin, tryptophan, fish oils, St. John's wort, and omega -3 oils increase the risk of retinal light damage and macular degeneration
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Melatonin, tryptophan, fish oils, St. John's wort, and omega -3 oils increase the risk of retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2and
Serotonin uptake inhibiting antidepressants are suspected to cause retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2Argument #ee7e6a31 1 0 2
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Melatonin, tryptophan, fish oils, St. John's wort, and omega -3 oils increase the risk of retinal light damage and macular degeneration 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinal injury is caused by ordinary light when the eyes are sensitized by melatonin, prolactin, and polyunsaturated fats 1 0 2Mentions
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