Protect Your Peepers with TOP Eye-Health Nutrients
Our eyes are under an unprecedented attack from the constant bombardment of blue light.
Every type of eye condition is on the rise because of this.
So, whether you’re experiencing a problem now or not, it’s vital to support your eyes with the nutrients they need to fight back.
Following are five of the best eye-protective nutrients available.
I’ll start with vitamin A since it’s essential for good vision.
Your eyes contain more vitamin A than any other tissue in your body, which shows how critical it is for optimal health.
Vitamin A helps you see in low-light conditions, maintain a clear cornea, keep your eyes lubricated, and see the full spectrum of light.
You can get vitamin A from liver, eggs, salmon, and dairy products. Leafy green vegetables (like spinach) and orange and yellow vegetables (like carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers) contain beta-carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A.
Vitamin C is essential for healthy eyes because it provides antioxidants that help protect against free radical damage AND supports natural tear production.
Studies show that C lowers the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration—and it can also fight eye floaters.
Citrus fruit (like oranges and grapefruit), cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cabbage), berries, and peppers are good sources of vitamin C.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids responsible for the red and yellow colors in fruits and vegetables. Like vitamin C, they offer antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Studies show that these nutrients can slow the progression of macular degeneration and help prevent damage to the retina.
You can obtain lutein and zeaxanthin from egg yolks, leafy greens, and nuts.
Last but not least, omega-3s have anti-inflammatory effects that help prevent dry eye disease and can slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Omega-3s are abundant in fatty fish like salmon and herring, as well as in nuts and seeds.
So, to protect your peepers, load up on eye-protective nutrients at every meal.
P.S. Discover the weird way you’re ruining your eyesight (and the FIX!).
SOURCE:
“Diet and Nutrition: Adding powerful antioxidants to your diet can improve your eye health,” American Optometric Association [aoa.org]
