According to a recent study:
“Most of the dark green leafy vegetables, previously recommended for a higher intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, have 15 [to] 47 percent of lutein, but a very low content (0 to 3 percent) of zeaxanthin.
You can also consume egg yolk which presents a good source of these nutrients. SO it will improve the eye health too.”
Egg yolks from free-range chicken are abundant in lutein and zeaxanthin. Pale egg yolks from caged chicken don’t contain too much lutein and zeaxanthin.
Another study showed that vitamin C prevents cataracts. Eat more citruses like lemons, limes and oranges.
Acerola cherries are abundant in vitamin C and micronutrients. Omega-3 fats are also important, which means you should eat more fish.
Here are some of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids:
- Krill oil
- Wild Alaskan salmon (it’s also rich in astaxanthin)
- Fish roe
- Sardines, herring, anchovies, and other cold-water fish
Bilberry is also beneficial for your vision.
“When looking for a bilberry supplement for the eye, choose one that also includes 10 to 20 mg lutein and 1 to 2 mg zeaxanthin. Patients should target 80 to 160 mg daily.
Those seeking prevention of eye disease, or just protection of the cells, can target 40 to 80 mg daily in combination with other antioxidant vitamins or in fruit combinations, such as blueberry/bilberry/raspberry,”experts explain.
Prevent damages to the docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE). Its main role is associated with the conversion of photons of sunlight into electrons.
The photoelectric effect brought Einstein a Nobel Prize in 1921. The DC current from electrons is necessary for the optimal function of your body.
Change your eating habits, and take more care of your health.
Sources and References:
articles.mercola.com
holisticlivingtips.com