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Top Supplements For Sight
Top Supplements For Sight Nutrition cannot provide all the answers. We need to be able to add extra constituents to our dietary and life style program in order to catch up and restore what may have been lost. Here are my general recommendations for vision. They include those elements that are antioxidants, nerve supporters, pigment protectors, cell membrane components, vasodilators and co-factors. Vitamin C -Vitamin C is an important structural component... -
Popeyes Tip Spinach is Rich in Lutein
Popeye’s Tip: Spinach is Rich in Lutein When it comes to vision, Popeye apparently knew more about getting it right than Bugs Bunny. Lutein, the carotenoid found in spinach, kale, and other green leafy vegetables, is actually more important for vision preservation than beta-carotene, found in carrots, contrary to popular opinion. Lutein is a member of the carotenoid family (as are beta carotene and Vitamin A). Lutein serves as:- Free-radical scavenger,...
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Night Vision
Night Vision As we age, many of us notice deteriorating night vision. Some researchers say we lose 10% of our rate of dark adaptation every decade. Today many experts believe that a combination of exercises, herbs and/or supplements may be the panacea we were looking for. During daylight, our retinal cone photoreceptors allow us to see in color and to discriminate fine details. However, during the evening hours, when... -
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids Recent articles say that fish or fish oil supplements reduce mortality from all causes. 142 articles found that these essential omega-3 fatty acids reduce heart disease, neurologic diseases (Alzheimer’s,MS, possibly Parkinson’s disease), arthritis, breast cysts, and perhaps skin cancer and macular degeneration. Side effects were limited to mild burping or discomfort from the EPA (fish oil). Bleeding was not found to be significant. -
Abel Eyes adds Vitamin D
Able-Eyes adds Vitamin D Able-Eyes, a multivitamin for eye health has added 1000 IU, of Vitamin D-3 per soft gel. We are learning that Vitamin D has so many useful health benefits such as: · Decreases the risk of macular degeneration · Improves bone density and affects calcium metabolism · Improves memory · Improves immunity · Decreases inflammation and congestive heart failures · Decreases risk of corneal infection · Decreases C-reactive protein, a marker of generalized ... -
Obesity
Obesity It’s the word that’s on everyone’s minds. But you might also ask, how does obesity relate to your eyes? Well, remember that my thesis is that the entire body is interconnected, and harmony of the parts requires balance. Studies have indicated that obesity and increased saturated fat intake are intimately related to greater chances of development of cataract and macular degeneration. But obesity also tends to decrease one’s activity, energy... -
Balanced Diet
Drinking Soft Drinks & Skipping Breakfast Food consumption at breakfast seems to increase activity and improve metabolism. A five year Minnesota public school study demonstrated that breakfast eaters gained fewer unwanted pounds. This occurs despite the sugar content because there was more fiber and less fat in the cereals and eggs. On the other hand, people who consume even one diet soda a day are more likely to develop the metabolic syndrome...