18 Aug 2016 Blackmores Institute Enhanced broccoli related compound possible treatment for age related macular degeneration 18 Aug 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News An enhanced, broccoli-related, compound has been identified in recent US-based research as a possible treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The data, published in Scientific Reports, shows that boosting the potency of indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which is currently being studied for cancer prevention, by ten times had a protective effect on AMD. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.