Eating Your Way To Better Eyesight
Good eyesight well into your later years is so important. Here is a nutrient that could help preserve this.
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- Lutein is well-known for its vision-enhancing properties. It helps stave off age-related eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration, which is the No. 1 cause of blindness among the elderly
- Lutein may also play an important role in brain health, and may help prevent cognitive decline. Those with higher levels of lutein in middle-age had more youthful neural responses than those with lower levels
- Other nutrients that are important for brain health and cognition include animal-based omega-3 fats, vitamin D and B vitamins. Good food sources for these, and lutein, are included
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