| This weeks focus is on eye health and what can | | | | Antioxidants that are found in the AREDS |
| be done in order to maintain and extend your eye | | | | Formulation) |
| health through daily food and vitamin choices. | | | | - Quit Smoking if you are a smoker. |
| In an Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) | | | | - Make certain that glasses or contacts are the |
| sponsored by the National Eye Institute, the study | | | | most accurate prescription for your eyes on a |
| concluded that in order to reduce the risk of | | | | regular basis. |
| developing advanced age-related macular | | | | - Wear sunglasses when you are outdoors, |
| degeneration, by about 25 percent, you should | | | | especially in the sun or near reflective surfaces. |
| take high levels of antioxidants and zinc. The | | | | - Improve lighting in your home or office as to |
| study used a specific amount of vitamin and | | | | not strain your eyes. |
| mineral dosages every day with a portion of the | | | | Eye health is commonly over looked as a health |
| closely followed 3,600 participants. | | | | concern until it becomes one. Begin to take care |
| The dosages that were given to the participants | | | | of yourself today! |
| and are recommended are those of the "AREDS | | | | Sources: |
| Formulation": | | | | National Eye Institute. Maryland; October 2003, |
| - 500 milligrams of Vitamin C | | | | Age-Related Eye Disease Study - Results, |
| - 400 International Units (IU) of Vitamin E | | | | Summary. |
| - 15 milligrams of Beta-Carotene (Also equivalent | | | | Recommended Health Center for Better Living |
| to 25,000 IU of Vitamin A) | | | | Products: |
| - 80 milligrams of Zinc | | | | Vitamin A |
| - 2 milligrams of Copper as Cupric Oxide | | | | Beta-Carotene |
| Also according to the AREDS, to achieve the high | | | | Vitamin C |
| levels of vitamins and minerals within the AREDS | | | | Vitamin E |
| Formulation in nearly impossible through a healthy | | | | Zinc |
| diet. The use of vitamin and mineral supplements | | | | Cata-Clear |
| is strongly recommended. | | | | Vision Booster |
| For another common eye disease, Cataracts, the | | | | *Contained herein have not been evaluated by |
| AREDS Formulation seems as if it would be | | | | the Food and Drug Administration. The products |
| beneficial as well. | | | | are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or |
| In efforts to slow the progression of Cataracts, it | | | | prevent any disease. Always consult with your |
| is recommended that you: | | | | professional health care provider before changing |
| - Have a healthy diet full of Antioxidants. (Same | | | | any medication. |