FEAST YOUR EYES ON ANTIOXIDANTS

FEAST YOUR EYES ON ANTIOXIDANTS

Eye-friendly nutrients

Nutrients with high-antioxidant content can help us maintain good vision and prevent eye disease:

Lutein and Zeaxanthin – Important nutrients found in green leafy vegetables, as well as other foods, such as eggs. Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Vitamin C – Found in fruits and vegetables. Scientific evidence suggests vitamin C lowers the risk of developing cataracts, and when taken in combination with other essential nutrients, it can lessen your chances of getting age-related macular degeneration and visual acuity loss.

Vitamin E – A powerful antioxidant found in nuts, fortified cereals and sweet potatoes. It protects cells of the eye from free radicals (negatively charged molecules that are said to be linked to several degenerative diseases and cancers).

Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3 fatty acids, high in EPA/DHA, have been shown to be important for proper visual development and retinal function.

Zinc – Mineral said to be the “helper molecule.” It plays a vital role in bringing vitamin A from the liver to the retina in order to produce melanin, a protective pigment in the eyes. Zinc is highly concentrated in the eye, mostly in the retina and choroid, the vascular tissue layer lying under the retina.