While there’s no recommended intake, studies have found health benefits at a dose of 10 mg per day, yet studies suggest most only get 1 to 2 mg. Add this to your salads today and take these supplements to start reversing the attack.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Nourishing your eyes with appropriate nutrients throughout the years can go a long way toward maintaining good eyesight well into your senior years
- Some of the most important nutrients for eye health include lutein, zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, anthocyanins, animal-based omega-3 fats and vitamin C
- Foods rich in beneficial lutein include egg yolks, avocado and broccoli; black currants and bilberries also contain important antioxidants for vision health
- Avoiding blue light, especially from cool white LED lights, may help prevent vision deterioration
Aging is inevitable, but are age-related problems such as poor vision absolute givens? Contrary to popular belief, your vision is largely dependent on your lifestyle. Nourishing your eyes with appropriate nutrients throughout the years can go a long way toward maintaining good eyesight well into your senior years.
Joseph Mercola
Author
Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com. An osteopathic physician, best-selling author, and recipient of multiple awards in the field of natural health, his primary vision is to change the modern health paradigm by providing people with a valuable resource to help them take control of their health.
