Alain Afflelou The company has submitted the report on nutrition and eye health: 'We are what we eat', a study on the importance of the role of nutrition in eye health has enjoyed the cooperation of Matilde Sanchez -Bayton, MD and General Surgery from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and nutritionist. Among the findings presented in the study highlights the relationship between diet and diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, photophobia or diabetic retinopathy. Specifically, foods rich in carotenoids-pigments in certain types of vegetables and fruits, help prevent macular degeneration, as evidenced by a scientific study released by the international publication "Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics." Lutein and zeaxanthin are the two main carotenoids found in the macula and retina. Lutein is present in kiwifruit, red grapes, zucchini and pumpkin. For its part, zeaxanthin is found in oranges, honeydew melon, mango and papaya. The egg yolk and corn provide the greatest amount of lutein and zeaxanthin in combination. Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach or green peas are another source of these supplements, as well as orange and carrot.
ANTIOXIDANTS TO PREVENT FALLS
also antioxidants reduce the incidence of cataracts, a study published in the journal 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. " Looking to prevent cataracts, include in your diet foods high in Vitamin C, which is present mainly in citrus, parsley, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. The report also provides that the vitamin B12 prevents photophobia. The lack of this vitamin causes the eyes to become sensitive to light (photophobia). The best sources of nutrients Vitamin B12 are liver, beef, lean pork and lamb. Also, bread, dairy products and raw mushrooms, milk, cheese and yogurt. Finally, to prevent diabetic retinopathy are recommended to eat fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains with an adequate intake of protein of a gram per kilogram per day and fat rich in omega 3. Also, avoid foods that have a negative effect in preventing vision loss as sugar, trans fats, refined flour or MSG, is added to many foods as a flavor enhancer.
Source: http://www.europapress.es/sociedad/salud/noticia-alimentacion-influye-salud-ojos-20101124124846.html
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