Category: Vitamins

Small Fruits With Big Benefits

Sweet, colorful, and bursting with nutrients — berries aren’t just a delicious treat. They’re one of the best foods you can eat for your long-term eye health. Lowering Inflammation and Blood Pressure Berries are excellent at lowering both inflammation and blood pressure — and that matters more for your eyes than you might think. High …

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Fatty Acids Known to Cause Impaired Vision in Animals

omega-3 fatty acids

Vision can improve when omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are included in the diet. A dosage of 1500 to 2000 mg/day for 2 weeks followed by a maintenance level of 1,000 mg/day of omega-3 fatty acids is suggested.

Alkaline Water vs Acidic Bottled Water

  Most bottled waters are surprisingly acidic, despite their pure image. Many have a pH well below 7.0 — sometimes as acidic as soda. Reverse osmosis water is often especially acidic.   This matters because chronic acidity stresses your body. It forces your system to use up alkaline minerals to maintain proper pH, potentially leading …

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The Lutein Conversion Problem

The Missing Link – Why Our Eye’s Defenses Fail As We Age   Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is currently the leading cause of vision loss for Americans over the age of 55. With the population aging, experts estimate that the number of people suffering from this condition will double over the next few decades. But …

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