Light and stress, especially with excess iron, do not damage the retina when the cells contain too much PUFA
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The eyes and lungs are sensitive tissues that can be easily harmed by inappropriate environmental exposure 1 0 2and
Iron supplements and supplemental oxygen can do the most damage when used with a vitamin E deficiency exacerbated by excessive unsaturated fats in the diet 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Light and stress, especially with excess iron, damage the retina when the cells contain too much PUFA 1 0 2Argument #9dd65ca0 1 0 2
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Cytochrome oxidase is one of the enzymes damaged by stress and by blue light, and activated or restored by red light, thyroid, and progesterone 1 0 2and
Mitochondrial function in general is poisoned by the unsaturated fats, especially arachidonic acid and DHA 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Light and stress, especially with excess iron, damage the retina when the cells contain too much PUFA 1 0 2Citations
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