DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid, is abundantly present in the retina. Studies have demonstrated its vital role in preserving ocular health by supporting the integrity of retinal...
Tag: Eye nutrients
How Paleo, Vegetarian, and Gluten-free Diets Can Affect Eye Health
3 diets, Paleo, vegetarian, and gluten-free, which eliminate certain foods, how they may impact eye health. Deprived of an adequate amount of basic nutritional building blocks results in...
What is meso-zeaxanthin and is it necessary? Studies have shown that it is not just lutein and zeaxanthin that provide support to the retina, but there is a third carotenoid, meso-zeaxanthin that...
Co Q10 and the Eye A search of ongoing clinical trials shows that there are presently 127 studies utilizing Coenzyme q10. Most all of them are in the areas of diseases of the heart, neurological...
Studies of saffron indicate that it may have a neuroprotective capability (protects nerves from damage, degeneration, and impairment) for the photoreceptors. Studies for saffron ...
Eye Vitamins: Anthocyanins of bilberry, blueberry, Maqui berry, blackcurrant
Anthocyanins are the dark purplish-blue, red, and sometimes black color pigments that are the active ingredient of bilberries, blueberries, Maqui berries, and black currants. These berry...