Caffeine Metabolite May Slow Progression of Nearsightedness in Children - SciTechDaily

If proved effective in clinical trials, 7-MX could be a valuable future treatment. A metabolite of caffeine, known as 7-MX, may slow the progression of nearsightedness, also known as myopia, in children. This is according to observational research published o…

According to a new study, a caffeine metabolite may slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia) in children. If proved effective in clinical trials, 7-MX could be a valuable future treatment.… [+4228 chars]

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