Standard tea intake is causally associated with a reduced risk of wet age-related macular degeneration: a Mendelian randomization study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigates the potential causal relationship between tea and coffee consumption and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using Mendelian randomization. Analyzing data from genome-wide association studies, we focused on 16 beverage subtypes and 3 AMD conditions. Our findings suggest that standard tea consumption may protect against wet AMD, with robust evidence supporting this link. The results offer new insights into risk stratification and prevention strategies for AMD, highlighting the importance of dietary factors in eye health.
Source: Physiological Genomics
Authors: Jinhui Dai, Xiaorong Zhou, Meiyan Zeng, Zengping Sun, Wen Luo, Yingchun He, Qinghua Peng, Quanlong Wu
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7158937239