The Cold-Water Fish That Guards Your Retina Your eyes are made of living tissue that needs the right nutrients to stay healthy — and one of the most powerful of those nutrients is found in cold-water fish like salmon. The Omega-3 Connection Salmon is rich in DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the primary omega-3 fatty …
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B Complex Vitamins
B complex vitamins all work together B2: Riboflavin is a co-factor for the enzyme glutathione reductase which regenerates reduced glutathione. In healthy individuals who already consume more than the RDA of riboflavin, supplementation of levels above the RDA increase glutathione reductase activity. Riboflavin deficient rats develop abnormal electrocardiograms (ERG). Supplementation of 10 mg/day of riboflavin …
Soy for Eye Health
An Unexpected Ally for Eye Health Soy has long been recognized for its protein content and cardiovascular benefits — but newer research is revealing another reason to add it to your diet: protection for your eyes. The Isoflavone Connection Soy foods are rich in isoflavones — compounds with powerful antioxidant properties. Research …
Early Signs of Dry Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD)
Dry Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD) often develops slowly, and many people do not notice symptoms in the earliest stages. However, as the disease progresses, several subtle changes in vision may become apparent: Mild blurriness or fuzzy vision in the center of your vision: This can make it harder to see fine details, especially when …