Vision

Vitamin A contains retinoid compounds which are essential for the retinal cells in the eyes.

Deficiency in vitamin A includes night blindness and dry eyes.

Examples:

• Carrots
  
• Pumpkin
  
• Papaya
  
• Sweet Potatoes
  
• Milk
  
• Liver

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent oxidative stress and counter free radicals produced by the body’s metabolic process.

Oxidative stress causes many aging processes, including cataracts.

Examples:

• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Lemons
• Lime
• Grapefruits
• Oranges

Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant that also helps to slow Macular degeneration.

Examples:

• Almonds
• Hazelnuts
• Sunflower Seeds
• Peanuts
• Eggs

Vitamins B6 & B12 also help reduce Macular degeneration and cataracts.

Examples:

• Eggs
• Animal Meat
• Liver & Kidneys
• Fish
• Poultry
• Dairy
• Dark Leafy Greens
• Yellow/Orange Fruits

Lutein is a carotenoid related to vitamin A and beta-carotene, which also slows down Macular degeneration, cataracts, and helps filter out blue light from screens.

Examples:

• Broccoli
• Kale
• Spinach
• Corn
• Egg Yolk

Anthocyanin is the blue, violet, or red flavonoid pigment in plants which benefits the cornea, lens and retina of the eyes.

It is also an antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, and prevents cardiovascular disease.

Examples:

• All Blue/Purple/Black/Red Berries & Fruits
• All Purple & Red Vegetables
• All Black Legumes & Rice
• Grape Juice & Red Wines

High doses of polyphenol supplements can damage kidneys, cause turmors or unbalance thyroid hormones.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids contain EPA and DHA fatty acids which aid the retina, and fight dry eye disease.

Examples:

• Salmon
• Tuna
• Cod Liver Oil

Zinc slows the progression of Macular degeneration.

Examples:

• Beef
• Lentils (Legumes)

Additional tips to increase Eyesight

Examples:

• Proper lighting
• Reduce blue light exposure
• Protect from bright sunlight
• Eye exercise