Eating Your Way To Better Eyesight

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

Age Related Macular Degeneration

Maintaining your eyesight is crucial especially in old age.  Here are a few facts on how this is achieved.

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness among the elderly, but may be largely preventable through an antioxidant-rich diet
• To protect your eyesight, eat plenty of fresh berries and vegetables, especially deep green, blue, orange, and red varieties
• Other nutrients that are of particular benefit for your eyes include astaxanthin, omega-3, vitamin D, lutein, and zeaxanthin

Age Related Macular Degeneration