1. Termination of cigarette/ cigar habit is critical to the reduction in AMD risk (see Smoking Cessation Protocol and Group Workshop).

2. Minimizing exposure to UV/Chemical contaminants will protect the eye from damaging fumes and oxidation that may incite the destructive processes of degeneration.

3. Maintenance of normal body fat (BMI < 30) will reduce risks across the board.

4. Correct abnormal blood glucose, lipid, blood pressure, circulation, and homocysteine levels through diet, exercise, supplementation, and pharmacologic interventions if necessary.

5. Consume a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables while adding fish oils and flaxseed to your meal choices or preparations.

6. Avoid highly refined flours and sugars, oxidized fats, beer consumption, and smoked meats.

1. Consume foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin such as spinach, kale, corn, turnip greens, and egg yolks.

2. Emphasize omega-3 fatty acids in the diet by consuming salmon, mackerel, herring or sardines on a regular basis. Omega 9 fatty acids can be found in olive oil, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, macademia oil, and coconut oil.

3. In order to receive a broad spectrum of antioxidants, eating 5-9 servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables is strongly advised. Adding one heaping teaspoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to a favorite beverage is another alternative.

4. Aim to get more zinc and copper in your diet. Good food sources of zinc include: Beef, pork, lamb, fish, chicken (especially dark meat), peanuts, peanut butter and beans. Good sources of copper include crab, lobster, shrimp, oysters, beans, nuts, and white potatoes.

5. Drink at least 64 ounces of filtered, bottled or non-chlorinated water every day.

6. Limit or avoid trans fatty acids such as hydrogenated vegetable oil, margarine, or shortening. Avoid fried foods and cook with olive oil at a low heat.