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Nutrition and Eye Health: Foods That Protect Your Vision
What you eat directly impacts your eye health. Certain nutrients — particularly lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and zinc — protect the retina, reduce macular degeneration risk, and slow cataract progression. A well-nourished eye is better equipped to fight aging and disease.
Overview
Nutrition and Eye Health: Foods That Protect Your Vision
Uses & Indications
Poor diet linked to increased cataract risk
Low lutein and zeaxanthin associated with AMD progression
Omega-3 deficiency contributes to dry eye syndrome
Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness
Zinc deficiency impairs vitamin A transport to the retina
High sugar diet associated with diabetic retinopathy risk
How to Use
Oxidative stress from free radicals damages retinal cells
Inadequate antioxidant intake leaves eyes vulnerable
Omega-3 deficiency reduces tear film quality
High glycemic diet accelerates lens clouding
Smoking depletes vitamin C and antioxidants in the lens
Age reduces ability to absorb nutrients from food
Benefits & Effectiveness
Eat leafy greens (kale, spinach) rich in lutein and zeaxanthin
Include fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) 2x per week for omega-3s
Take AREDS2 supplements if at risk for AMD
Eat colourful fruits for vitamin C (oranges, strawberries, peppers)
Include nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds) for vitamin E
Eat zinc-rich foods: oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, legumes
Reduce refined sugars and processed foods
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