Adding powerful antioxidants to your diet can improve your eye health. Antioxidants are thought to protect cells of the eyes from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals which break down healthy tissue. Adding the following nutrients to your diet every day – either through foods or supplements – can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataract formation.
Lutein & Zeaxanthin are important nutrients found in green leafy vegetables
Vitamin C(ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin E in its most biologically active form is a powerful antioxidant found in nuts, fortified cereals and sweet potatoes.
Essential Fatty Acids are a necessary part of the human diet. Not only do they maintain the integrity of the nervous system, fuel cells and boost the immune system, but they are also important for proper visual development and retinal function.
Zinc is an essential trace mineral or ‘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.
There’s no substitute for the quality of life good vision offers.
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