Keeps the Eye Doctor Away Eggs have had a complicated reputation over the years — but when it comes to eye health, the science is clear: eggs are one of the best foods you can eat. A Triple Threat for Your Eyes Eggs deliver three important eye nutrients in a single, convenient package: …
Category: AMD
How to Prevent Macular Degeneration: 11 Practical Steps
Macular degeneration prevention is possible, though there’s no single foolproof method. The good news is there are several proven steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk. You should be especially diligent about prevention if you’ve already been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or if you’re older and the disease runs in …
Electronics Really Can Damage Your Eyes
Can electronics really damage your eyes? The answer is yes. New evidence shows that the blue light emitted from computer screens, tablets, TVs, smartphones, and modern lighting like CFL and LED bulbs can cause retinal cell death. Over a lifetime of cumulative exposure, this damage can lead to macular degeneration, a leading cause …
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 …