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Study Reveals Blood Metabolites Cut Glaucoma Risk by 29%

3/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study involving researchers from the U.K., U.S., and Japan uncovers that blood metabolites could significantly improve glaucoma risk predictions. Analyzing data from over 117,000 participants, they discovered that elevated levels of lactate, pyruvate, and citrate lowered glaucoma risk by 29% in those with genetic predispositions. Further research is essential to include diverse populations.

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A groundbreaking study involving researchers from the U.K., U.S., and Japan uncovers that blood metabolites could significantly improve glaucoma risk predictions. Analyzing data from over 117,000 participants, they discovered that elevated levels of lactate, pyruvate, and citrate lowered glaucoma risk by 29% in those with genetic predispositions. Further research is essential to include diverse populations.