| Which Eye Conditions Can Be Influenced? | |
A balanced diet is important to achieving good ocular health. Avoiding deficiency in essential nutrients is an aim, but of greater relevance in the developed word is avoiding excessive intake of certain food. Beyond a balanced diet the beneficial role of supplementation has been reported for a range of ocular conditions. High intake of Omega 3 has been shown to be associated with a decrease in the risks of developing dry eye for women over 45 years of age. Supplementation with antioxidants and zinc has demonstrated to slow down the progression of AMD. Supplementation with lutein has lead to an increase in macular pigments and can be potentially beneficial in protecting against AMD as low macular density is a risk factor to developing the disease. A number of studies assessing the effect of supplementation on the eye have reported beneficial effects for cataract and glaucoma prevention. |
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| EYE NUTRITION Which Eye Conditions Can Be Influenced? Dry Eye AMD (Macular Degeneration) Eye Nutrition AM Programme | |
