| About Zeaxanthin | | | | occurring carotenoid in the eye, fruits, and |
| Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid that | | | | vegetables; however, one particular study |
| can be found in the retina of the eye. It is the | | | | conducted by the American Macular Degeneration |
| most abundant in the component found within the | | | | Foundation (AMDF) actually measures Zeaxanthin |
| central macula. It actually makes up 75% of the | | | | by itself. |
| total. | | | | You can find a printable chart by visiting their |
| | | | website. It will tell you the proper serving size and |
| Macular degeneration happens naturally in older | | | | exactly how much Zeaxanthin that you will |
| people over the age of 55. It develops whenever | | | | receive by consuming that particular fruit or |
| the macula begins to break down; therefore, | | | | vegetable. |
| keeping the macula healthy is the key to not | | | | If you have already been diagnosed with macular |
| developing macular degeneration. | | | | degeneration, you should seriously consider |
| One way to do this is to consume zeaxanthin, | | | | enhancing your diet through the use of the fruits |
| since it is the primary component of the central | | | | and vegetables that contain zeaxanthin. |
| macula of the eye. | | | | Consuming these fruits and vegetables can help |
| Believe it or not, zeaxanthin is also a naturally | | | | you to improve the quality of your eyes and the |
| occurring carotenoid that can be found in a | | | | condition of your existing macular degeneration. |
| variety of different fruits and vegetables. One can | | | | If you have not been diagnosed with macular |
| help macular degeneration by consuming more of | | | | degeneration, it is still a good idea that you begin |
| these particular fruits and vegetables on a daily | | | | to incorporate these items into your existing diet |
| basis. | | | | on a daily basis. It could help prevent the |
| Zeaxanthin can be found in Corn. Zeaxanthin can | | | | development of macular degeneration in your |
| be found in its highest concentration in this | | | | later years of life. |
| vegetable. You can choose between sweet corn, | | | | Zeaxanthin and macular degeneration do go hand |
| canned, whole kernel, or yellow. It has to be | | | | in hand. It is quite obvious that since zeaxanthin is |
| drained. If you consume this in half a cup serving | | | | naturally occurring in the macula, that consuming |
| sizes, you can receive 532.96 mcg of Zeananthin. | | | | zeaxanthin on a daily basis will help to improve the |
| Other sources of Zeaxanthin are: spinach, orange | | | | condition of macular degeneration. |
| juice, collards, lettuce, oranges, tangerines, peas, | | | | Since zeaxanthin and lutein should be taken |
| beans, broccoli, celery, peaches, and carrots. The | | | | together, one of the best ways to improve your |
| highest dosages can be found in corn, spinach, | | | | macular health is to use a multivitamin that not |
| collards, orange juice, lettuce, and oranges. | | | | only contains both zeaxanthin and lutein, but also |
| The Research | | | | other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids |
| Most studies actually measure both Lutein and | | | | and nutrients that work together to improve your |
| Zeaxanthin together. Lutein is another naturally | | | | health and wellbeing. |