| Have you heard about the connection between | | | | damage in the retina of the eyes. Studies also |
| omega 3 and retina health? Omega 3 fatty acids | | | | show that omega 3 has bio active mediators that |
| offer a lot of health benefits and promoting a | | | | help protect against abnormal growth of blood |
| healthy retina is one of them. Omega 3 and retina | | | | vessels in the eyes which is the case in some |
| health are directly linked and omega 3 is important | | | | retinopathies. |
| not only in the development of the retina but in | | | | The connection between omega 3 and retina |
| the prevention of retinopathies as well. | | | | health is very strong that is why it is important |
| What is the retina in the first place? The retina is | | | | that we get enough omega 3 for healthy vision. |
| the tissue lining the surface of the eye. It is | | | | How can we get omega 3, specifically DHA and |
| sensitive to light and exposure to light triggers a | | | | EPA omega 3 fatty acids? One way is by eating |
| series of chemical and electrical activities that | | | | fatty fish. Fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and hoki |
| produce nerve impulses. These nerve impulses | | | | are naturally rich in DHA and EPA but you have to |
| travel to the different visual centers in the brain | | | | make sure that you have to consume it regularly |
| through the optic nerve fibers. It can be | | | | each week. |
| compared to the film of a camera where images | | | | Another way to provide the body with omega 3 |
| from the lens of the eyes are focused on the | | | | is through fish oil supplements. Fish oil supplements |
| retina. | | | | are meant to be taken daily on a regular basis. |
| The retina of the eyes of a newborn is actually | | | | When choosing supplements, make sure that it |
| made up of about 70% omega 3, specifically DHA | | | | has undergone molecular distillation to ensure that |
| and EPA. Pregnant mothers who increase their | | | | it is free from toxins and impurities. It should also |
| omega 3 intake contribute a lot to healthy | | | | have as much as 28% DHA and at least 12% |
| eyesight and good visual acuity of their baby due | | | | EPA. |
| to a healthy retina. | | | | Healthy eyes help you live a good and happy life. |
| There is also a link between omega 3 and retina | | | | Omega 3 can help keep your eyes healthy so |
| problems. Studies show that omega 3 fatty acids | | | | what are you waiting for? Visit the resource |
| can help prevent retinal diseases like age-related | | | | below for more information on how omega 3 can |
| molecular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. | | | | help your health. |
| Omega 3 fatty acids work by combating cell | | | | |