Contains vitamins to nourish the eyes, reduce retinal degeneration

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Blurred vision often, must check vitamins to nourish the eyes, food sources to help keep the eyes moist, eyes not dry. Reduce the chance of macular degeneration.

Vision is an obstacle in the life of city people today who have to face various pollutions, light from electronic devices, especially office workers who have to be in front of the computer all day. Common eye diseases include cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), etc.

In addition, many studies have found that Omega 3 helps produce more tears, thus helping to moisten the eyes and reduce the severity of dry eye symptoms. Which is the cause of blurred vision. We can eat foods that are high in Omega DHA from animals. Especially fish, both sea fish and freshwater fish, which may be more or less depending on the type, สมัคร ufabet or grains such as flaxseed, chia seeds and legumes.

Vitamin A

It plays an important role in vision as it is an important component of Rhodopsin, a protein located at the light-sensing spot, retina in the eye. It controls the function of the conjunctiva and cornea and helps in seeing in the dark. Vitamin A deficiency can cause severe symptoms called Xeropthalmia. In the early stages, there will be night blindness. Therefore, vitamin A should be taken to help protect the retina. From damage by UV light and to nourish the eyes.

Vitamin A found in food comes in two forms.

  • Pure vitamin A ( Retinol) is found in animal products such as liver, egg yolks, milk and butter.
  • Carotenoids such as carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin. Sources of carotene are orange or yellow fruits and vegetables such as carrots, papaya, pumpkin, mango, oranges, jackfruit, passion fruit. Sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are spinach, kale, sweet corn, broccoli, beans, and red, orange, and yellow fruits.

Vitamin C reduces the risk of cataracts by up to 45%.

In addition to lutein and zeaxanthin, red, orange and yellow fruits have very good antioxidant properties. Research has found that if you consume 490 milligrams or more of vitamin C per day. You can reduce the risk of cataracts by up to 45%. This is because vitamin C is a substance used in the production of collagen. Which is a component of the cornea and conjunctiva, similar to vitamin E. Which is a good antioxidant that may be found in nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables.

Eating foods high in zinc can also help nourish the eyes. It has a positive effect on the retina and is an important substance in the functioning of enzymes, helping to slow down the degeneration of the retina. Zinc is found in all types of meat and seafood. However, you must be careful about the cooking method. Because if you fry or choose meat with too much fat, eating it often will not only make you overweight, but also increase the risk of macular degeneration.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Helps to nourish the eyes, mucous membranes of the eyes and the iris. If deficient, symptoms will include bleeding in the eyes, sensitivity to light, and eye irritation. The National Institute of Health has recommended a daily dosage of 1.1-1.3 mg. Vitamin B2 can be found in foods such as dairy products, meat, and grains. There are also many herbal plants that have the effect of inhibiting the work of enzymes involved in inflammation, helping to reduce eye degeneration, such as turmeric, ginseng, ginkgo, and green tea.

Finally, in addition to eating foods that contain vitamins that nourish the eyes, if you have to use your eyes a lot, it is recommended to rest your eyes every 30 minutes by looking at trees or green objects. Or you may blink more often, which will help relax the muscles and nerves of the eyes, helping to reduce eye fatigue.