Planning time for the gym, the spa or even the beauty salon allows you to take car of yourself to stay healthy but also to avoid premature diseases related to aging. However, don’t forget that eye health is just as important and we too often forget to find think about preserving optimal vision.
One of the easiest way to support eye health is to take a large amount of antioxidants. In fact, your eyes need specific nutrients to stay healthy and that is the case for antioxidants. Whether you obtain them through your diet with berries (blueberry is the great champion!), fruits and veggies that have dark color like beets, swiss chard, carrots, pommegrenade, raspberries or by adding supplements to your diet, the most important is to get these antioxidants on a daily basis. Supplements often facilitate the intake of antioxidants but most of all they allow to take a constant, optimal amount of antioxidants.
In this matter, A.G. Natural Health suggests these products:
Lutein :
Lutein is part of the family of carotenoids. Its antioxidant action allows not only to preserve a good vision, but also to prevent cataracts and to slow down the development of age-related macular degeneration (the main cause of blindness among the elderly).
Vision :
Our brand new Vision product is in fact a concentrated carrot extract. Providing the essential nutrients for a good vision, this carrot extracts provides a great amount of beta-carotene. This product is intended for people who have difficulties driving or seeing at night or reading under low-light.
Grape Seed and Pine Bark:
Antioxidant to counter premature aging. This formula provides concentrated and powerful antioxidants which have 20 to 50 times the antioxidant power of vitamin C or E.
Ginkgo biloba :
This ancient plant originally from Asia increases blood circulation in the eyes. Ginkgo would help improving distal visual acuity (the capacity to see details on distant object) with people affected with macular degeneration. Ginkgo biloba is also well known for its antioxidant action.
Besides these supplements, Omega-3s have also an important place in the prevention of ocular problems. Make sure you are getting 2 to 3 portion of fish rich in Omega-3 per week or opt for the supplement Omega-3 Extra Strength. It comes in an enteric-coated softgel that allows a better absorption of the essential fatty acids but also to avoid fishy aftertaste.
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Vision problems that can be treated with supplements : |
Vision problems that cannot be treated with supplements : |
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Cataracts |
Myopia |
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Macular degeneration |
Hyperopia |
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Glaucoma |
Presbyopia |
Don’t forget to take control of serious health problems that could affect or precipitate the occurrence of ocular problems. Among them there is smoking, being overweight, cardiovascular diseases, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, diabetes, stress and anxiety.
Finally, have your eyes checked regularly. All of these simple tips will allow you to prevent many problems related to your vision.
References :
Passeport santé, fiche sur la vigne rouge. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/PlantesSupplements/Fiche.aspx?doc=vigne_rouge_ps. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011.
Passeport santé, fiche sur le Ginkgo. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/PlantesSupplements/Fiche.aspx?doc=ginkgo_biloba_ps. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011.
Passeport santé. fiche sur la Lutéine. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/PlantesSupplements/Fiche.aspx?doc=luteine_ps. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011..
Passeport santé, fiche sur le Glaucome. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Maux/Problemes/Fiche.aspx?doc=glaucome_pm. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011..
Passeport anté fiche sur les cataracte. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Maux/Problemes/Fiche.aspx?doc=cataracte_pm. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011..
Passeport santé fiche sur la Dégénérescence maculaire. http://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Maux/Problemes/Fiche.aspx?doc=degenerescence_maculaire_pm. Consulted on septembre 14th 2011.
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