| The most nutritious sources of zeaxanthin are | | | | These are: Spinach, collard greens, egg yolks, |
| found in many of our fruits and vegetables. Eating | | | | orange pepper, oranges, tangerines, peaches, |
| the right foods will give you a good portion of | | | | romain lettuce and celery. They also state the |
| zeaxanthin. There are new researches everyday | | | | mcg per serving. |
| that are finding more and more encouraging | | | | For example: ½ cup of drained sweet corn |
| information about the importance of making sure | | | | contains 432.96 mcg per serving. That is not |
| that we add this all important substance to our | | | | milligrams, it is micronutrients. So the problem of |
| diet. Read on to find out the foods you should be | | | | trying to get at least a daily dosage of 6mg, |
| eating. | | | | which, the scientists state, is the minimum in |
| A quick overview of what zeaxanthin is, and then | | | | order to get the benefit, means that you would |
| we will get into zeaxanthin sources. | | | | have to eat an awful lot of corn. |
| This compound is found in nature in fruits and | | | | The best way of getting the correct dosage is to |
| vegetables. It is also present in the macular region | | | | use another source of zeaxanthin and that is to |
| of the eye, behind the retina and the area that is | | | | take it in a supplement form. |
| responsible for our central vision. It is one of the | | | | There are many supplements on the market. But |
| major carotenoids the other majorly active | | | | you do need to be careful of making sure that |
| substance is lutein. | | | | the one that you choose is not trying to pull the |
| Zeaxanthin protects the macular from | | | | wool over your eyes by stating that you will get |
| degenerative disease and oxidation by free | | | | the protection and benefits if they are using mcg |
| radicals. It also helps to filter the dangerous UVB | | | | measurements instead of mg. Ideally the amount |
| blue light from sun rays. | | | | needs to be at least 6mg. |
| So you can see that it is very useful and we do | | | | Visit my website today to learn more about |
| need it. | | | | zeaxanthin sources and excellent quality |
| The American Macular Degeneration Foundation | | | | supplements that do not skimp on the amount of |
| have a complete list of good zeaxanthin sources | | | | ingredients they put in them. |
| from food. | | | | |