Nutrition for the Eyes and Vision Lutein, Bilberry Antioxidants

The eyes are exposed to many harmful substances on a daily basis - harmful substances like ultraviolet light, air pollutants, automobile exhausts, wind, dust and more.

Plus as we age we know we can't see or focus our eyes as well as we could as a youth. When we see wrinkles or gray hair or any of the other signs of aging our eyes are in effect aging like the rest of our bodies. And yet we often neglect our eyes and health vision. Most of us simply take healthy vision for granted. Giving it little thought except for the occasional visit to the eye doctor to get glasses. However, what are we doing on a daily basis to protect the health of our eyes?

Freelife believes the health of your eyes is a window into the health of your entire body.

Do we eat foods rich in carotenoids like blueberries and apricots. A cousin of the blueberry is the bilberry and it is especially good for the eyes and especially night vision.

Lutein is a carotenoid and is what gives Marigold petals and other healthy foods their naturally brilliant coloration.

Marigold petals, contain more lutein than any other food.

Lutein and it's sister carotenoid zeaxanthin tend to concentrate in the retina of the eye and protect it. Studies indicate that lutein protects the eye as well as a combination of these two substances. One of the things Lutein does well is filter high-energy blue light, a harmful form of UV radiation. Also it is especially effective at removing harmful free radicals.

Like any antioxidant, lutein works best to reduce free-radical stress when combined with a network of other antioxidants, like vitamins C and E.

Face it, in effect if we do not take the time to take care of our eyes we are in effect driving through life blind, pun intended.

According to nutritiondata.com the highest concentrations of lutein from most to least are:

* Kale
* Chard
* Watercress
* Spinach
* Turnip Greens
* Chicory Greens
* Mustard Greens
* Cress
* Radicchio
* Collard Greens
* Parsley
* Dandelion Greens
* Arugula
* Romaine Lettuce
* Summer Squash
* Fresh Basil

Other good sources of lutein are cayenne peppers and egg yolks.

Another very important antioxidant that Freelife highly recommends for the eyes and vision is bilberry.

Bilberry helps us keep the so-called "aging process" from destroying the blood vessel walls in our eyes, skin, joints, organs, and other parts of our body.

Also the active ingredient in bilberry helps to protect the body against the devastating effects of free radicals.

Other important nutrients for the eyes and vision.

Taurine is important for the regeneration of worn out tissues of the retina. This important sulfur-containing amino acid helps to regulate several nerve and muscle systems and is essential for muscle growth. systems and is essential for muscle growth.

N-Acetyl Cysteine This potent antioxidant can boost glutathione levels, and inhibits homocysteine and protects the eyes from ultraviolet light

Quercetin is a potent antioxidant known to support eye health by protecting the lens from damage.

Vitamin C helps the body resist damage by oxidation (damage from long-term exposure to oxygen and light)

Eyebright is a herb whose Aerial parts used to help reduce eye irritation.

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