Corn Helps Protect the Eyes and Lower Risk of Cancer

Tea made with corn silk is a diuretic and lowers blood sugar

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Corn (maize) is known as a golden staple crop. More than just delicious it also holds beneficial medicinal properties. Eating corn can help protect the eyes and may minimize the risk of some cancers, while its roots, leaves, and whiskers (silks) can be used to treat various diseases.

Corn is available as both genetically modified (GM) and non-genetically modified. Here we focus on organic corn, which is not genetically modified.

Eat Corn to Supplement Macular Pigment, Protect Eyes From Blue Light

Corn is rich in zeaxanthin and lutein—antioxidants that can resist the blue rays produced by electronic products such as computers and mobile phones, protect the eyes, and prevent retinal macular degeneration.