7 foods vs eye diseases

Many times we have heard that eating carrots is good for the eyes, but this vegetable is not the only one capable of providing benefits to visual health, such as the prevention of eye diseases .

Besides the Vitamin A , the best known for its benefits, there are many foods that because of their content in antioxidants, vitamins E, C , zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega 3 fatty acids, They also have preventive properties:
 

1. Lutein and zeaxanthin . Both are pigments carotenoids that are located in the taint , the central part of retina that allows us to have a sharp vision. These substances have as their main function in the eye, act as antioxidants avoiding the formation of free radicals that can damage the eye tissues.

Both lutein and zeaxanthin are found in green leaf foods such as spinach, watercress, broccoli, asparagus, Swiss chard and cabbage.
 

2. Omega 3 fatty acids . This type of fat helps control inflammation of the taint and prevents its degeneration. It is found in foods such as salmon, sardines, tuna and trout.
 

3. Vitamin C. Is a antioxidant par excellence, so its consumption in conjunction with Lutein and Zeaxanthin helps to reduce oxidation damage in the taint . Within the foods that contain vitamin C We found the citrus fruits, the strawberries, the guava, the broccoli and the peppers.
 

4. Vitamin E : is another important antioxidant that protects cells from deterioration and damage free radicals . Foods such as almonds, wheat germ and sunflower seeds are good sources of this vitamin .
 

6. Zinc. This inorganic nutrient is essential for the absorption, transport and utilization of the Vitamin A . The deficiency of zinc has been associated with the blindness night, which refers to the inability to adapt to darkness due to the deficiency of Vitamin A .

Within foods high in zinc We found: oysters, pumpkin seeds (pips), peanuts, garlic, beans and lentils.
 

7. Antioxidants. In addition to the vitamins and minerals already mentioned, others antioxidants Like selenium, flavonoids and anthocyanins have been linked to decreased risk of eye problems.

The selenium It is found in nuts, oysters and fish; flavonoids, in chocolate, and anthocyanins, present in blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and cherries.

It is important to point out that diseases also associated with nutrition, such as diabetes wave hypertension , can produce physiological changes that detonate ocular damage .

Proper nutrition, together with adequate monitoring by the ophthalmologist, is essential to maintain optimal visual health. For more information visit www.insk.com www.facebook.com/inskmx @inskmx

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