8. Folate Helps the Eyes and Ears
Folate has properties that may save your eyes and ears as you age. Studies show the vitamin can slow and reduce age-related hearing loss. It can also reduce the rate of macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of age-related blindness. Other studies indicate consuming folate over the long term, along with vitamin B6 and B12, can slow the condition by as much as 40%.
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