| Lutein is an essential part of our eyes. It is the | | | | The problem is, though these vegetables are high |
| main component of the retina and plays a major | | | | in all kinds of nutrients, the taste quotient is very |
| role in our eyes' ability to form clear and crisp | | | | low in them. That is why most people do not eat |
| images. | | | | them in a regular manner, despite being aware of |
| As we age, our eyes begin to lose focus. Some | | | | their health benefits. |
| people even begin to have blind spots in their | | | | The solution might be to take a nutritional |
| central vision. This is happens due to the | | | | supplement. As these supplements are chock full |
| deterioration of the macula in our eyes, which is | | | | of essential nutrients, just a couple of capsules a |
| otherwise known as Age-related Macula | | | | day might be enough to provide all the health |
| Degeneration, or AMD. | | | | benefits of these nutrients. No need to load your |
| Lutein and Zeaxanthin (which forms the central | | | | plate half-heartedly with green vegetables when |
| part of the retina) have been found to be very | | | | your heart is set on that delicious steak! |
| effective in preventing AMD and cataracts. It also | | | | A word of caution here - supplements are meant |
| protects our eyes from the high energy blue light | | | | to do exactly what their name suggests - |
| from the sun rays. | | | | supplement your diet with necessary nutrients. |
| There are many other benefits of this nutrient. It | | | | They should always be combined with a balanced |
| is a strong antioxidant and protects the body cells | | | | diet to get the maximum health benefits. |
| from free radical damage. As free radicals play a | | | | The best part is, a good supplement will contain |
| significant role in causing cancer, lutein doubles up | | | | other natural ingredients which work well in |
| as an anti-cancer agent too. | | | | synergy with each other. For example if lutein is |
| A study in China has shown that it can protect | | | | combined with zeaxanthin and zinc, together they |
| our eyes from the damage caused by long term | | | | provide much more protection against AMD. |
| exposure to a computer screen. | | | | In conclusion, look out for a nutritional supplement |
| The most common sources of lutein are green | | | | that provides your body with lutein and other |
| leafy vegetables like spinach, cabbage, kale, green | | | | natural ingredients. It may be the best decision |
| peas and broccoli. It is also found in egg yolk and | | | | you take for your eyes. |
| animal fats. | | | | |