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Jun 2021
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My 23andMe Says I Am at Risk for Age-Rel...

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"My 23andMe says I am at risk for age-related macular degeneration. What should I do for prevention?" asks Julie from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Rudrani Banik, board-certified ophthalmologist and functional medicine expert. In her answer, Dr. Banik explains exactly what macular degeneration is, how it can arise in an individual, and what you can do to h ... Show More
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