Fact Check: Can garlic, mint, and oregano cure eye degeneration?

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Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

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A video on social media claims that eating garlic, mint, and oregano cures eye degeneration and vision impairment. We fact-checked and found the claim to be Half True. Garlic, mint, and oregano have some preventive properties. They can have side effects if consumed in excess.

The Claim

A video on Facebook claims eating garlic, mint, and oregano cures eye degeneration and vision impairment.

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Fact Check

What causes vision impairment and eye degeneration?

Heredity, lifestyle, environmental, occupational, and accidental damage can cause vision impairment and eye degeneration. Even disease or illness can negatively impact eye health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website shows refractive errors, macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, amblyopia, and strabismus as common eye conditions.

Can garlic, mint, and oregano cure common eye problems?

To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can prevent or slow down vision impairment and eye degeneration. No paper confirms dietary intake cures common eye problems and can replace modern medicine.

Eye surgeon

Ophthalmologist, Dr. Aftab Alam, confirms this by saying “medical conditions affecting eyes must be treated only under the guidance of an experienced ophthalmologist/optometrist. People must not solely rely on dietary supplements. Garlic, oregano, and mint contain many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can prevent macular degeneration. Dietary supplements are essential to prevent eye degeneration.”

The American Optometric Association website shows that antioxidants improve eye health. Garlic has allicin, diallyl sulphides, and other sulphur compounds that can slow down or prevent eye degeneration. Mint contains rosmarinic acid, which can prevent the formation of an environment that promotes eye damage. Oregano contains carvacrol and thymol, which seems to have a preventive role against eye degeneration.

A paper published in 2022 shows garlic improves blood flow and reduces stress. Another research published in 2013 shows oregano contains lutein and zeaxanthin that can prevent eye damage. One more research published in 2000 informs that mint leaves contain vitamin A and beta-carotene that improves eye health.

What can be the dangers of trying to cure vision impairment and eye degeneration through home remedies and not seeking medical advice?

Nutritionist

Relying solely on home remedies and not seeking medical treatment can lead to permanent vision loss. Nutritionist Nidhi Sarin says, “Eating excess of any food is bad for health. Eating too much mint can cause heartburn, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Too much oregano can be lethal as it can remove salt and water from the body or upset the stomach. Garlic can cause gastrointestinal problems, flatulence, and changes the intestinal environment.”

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Aditi Gangal
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To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

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Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

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Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

Can home remedies cure eye degeneration?
Does garlic, mint, and oregano treat eye degeneration?
To a certain extent. The available evidence only suggests garlic, mint, and oregano can slow down eye degeneration. These food items can also prevent eye degeneration. However, no paper confirms diet cures common eye problems and can replace medical treatment. Relying only on home remedies can cause permanent damage.

Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Aditi Gangal

Disclaimer: Medical Science is an ever evolving field. We strive to keep this page updated. In case you notice any discrepancy in the content, please inform us at [email protected]. You can futher read our Correction Policy here. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this website or it's social media channels. Read our Full Disclaimer Here for further information.

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