| You've probably heard it a hundred times, but | | | | development of an unborn child. It also helps in |
| omega 3 and retina health are directly linked. | | | | children's growth in development as they grow |
| Unfortunately, many people are going to suffer | | | | outside the womb. |
| from macular degeneration as they grow older. | | | | Essentially, taken a DHA rich omega 3 supplement |
| The trouble is that there is no cure that has been | | | | can contribute to you and your child's clarity of |
| discovered to fix this degeneration. Therefore, we | | | | vision, as well as focus, colour and perception. |
| need to use preventative measures instead. | | | | So how do we get omega 3? |
| What is Macular Degeneration? | | | | Well, our body cannot produce DHA and EPA (the |
| Basically, macular degeneration is when we lose | | | | two essential fatty acids) on its own, despite |
| what is called our 'central vision.' This can begin as | | | | requiring it so much. This is why we need to |
| a mere black spot, but this may stay there or | | | | supply our body with DHA and EPA. |
| even worsen. How can you prevent it? | | | | Well, since DHA is so essential to retina and |
| By taking an omega 3 supplement. | | | | overall health, you want a supplement rich in DHA. |
| Omega 3 and Retina | | | | The source of omega 3 richest in DHA is fish, so |
| About half of our retina (the central part of our | | | | getting a fish supplement is essential. |
| eye) is made up of DHA essential fatty acids. | | | | You could simply eat fish, but getting a |
| DHA is the very foundational material of the | | | | supplement is not only safer but it means you can |
| retina and is also part of the omega 3 family. | | | | regulate the amount of DHA intake so you can |
| This means it is very important that pregnant | | | | meet your 500mg a day. Your next move? Find a |
| women supplement their diet with DHA, as it will | | | | properly purified omega 3 supplement to promote |
| contribute to their child's eye health. | | | | omega 3 and retina health. |
| Not only this, but DHA promotes overall | | | | |