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Having good eyesight is critical for getting the most out of life. Proper nutrition can help protect your eyesight by preventing some eye diseases. Once you understand which nutrients can help you maintain good eye health, you can adjust your diet to include foods rich in those nutrients. Here are the main nutrients you should be focussing on, as well as the foods that contain them. Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3) Researchers suggest Omega-3 fatty acids can play a role in protecting the eye against diseases that promote proliferative retinopathies (growth in blood vessels in the eyes) (Nei.nih.gov, 2014).(1) Diabetes is one such disease, capable of causing abnormal blood vessel growth and blindness. Two of the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can prevent proliferative retinopathies in the eye. Omega-3s are crucial for the development of healthy eyes in infants (Gary Heiting, 2014).(2) Studies have shown that these fatty acids improve the vision of infants substantially. Essential fatty acids also play a role in reducing the risk of macular degeneration. A 2008 European study found that people who ate oily fish (loaded with Omega-3s) at least once per week had a lower risk of developing the disease (Augood et al., 2008).(3) Omega-3 fatty acids are found in a variety of oily fish, vegetable oils, avocados and some nuts. Lutein & Zeaxanthin The antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin are particularly beneficial in helping to maintain eye health. Both of these antioxidants are found in the components of the eye, including the retina and macula. Research suggests that these two antioxidants protect the eye from harmful ultraviolet rays in sunlight (Nih.gov, 2014).(4) By increasing your levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, you can safeguard your eyes from sun damage and reduce your risk of cataracts by 50%. The antioxidants reduce cataract risk by neutralizing free radicals that cause oxidative stress in your eyes. The American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests that these antioxidants can slow the progress of age-related macular degeneration (Aoa.org, 2014).(5) In general terms, dark leafy green vegetables will be the best sources of luetin, zeaxanthin and vitamin E. Kale, spinach and broccoli are the best foods for adding luetin and zeaxanthin to your diet. Other useful foods include mango, bilberries, oranges, tangerines, eggs and sweet peppers. Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin E Vitamins A, C and E are all antioxidants with the ability to protect the health of your eyes. They do this by safeguarding the eye against environmental hazards including smoke, ultraviolet light and pollution. Having a sufficient amount of these vitamins will protect your eyes against eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts and xerophthalmia. Xerophthalmia is a common eye disease in developed countries, due to the poor nutrition. Vitamin C is the strongest antioxidant of the three and is easily replenished by eating more citrus fruit, Brussels sprouts, green peppers, strawberries and papaya. Nuts and seeds are one of the richest sources of Vitamin E. Eat pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds and macadamias for a quick vitamin E boost. Other foods extremely rich in vitamin E including tofu, spinach, avocados, broccoli, fish, olive oil and pumpkin. Vitamin A is the easiest vitamin to obtain. Carrots are loaded with vitamin A and a single medium-sized carrot can provide 200% of your recommended daily intake (Bembu, 2013).(6) Other fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamin A include sweet potatoes, red peppers, mangoes, milk, kale, cantaloupe, peas and meat. Zinc Zinc is a crucial nutrient for maintaining eye health. It is found in high concentrations within the eye and helps form the melanin pigment that protects the eye. People deficient in zinc will have poor night vision and will be more likely to develop cataracts. It is also one of the best supplements to ward off age-related macular degeneration. A study on aged related eye diseases found that taking 40-80 mg/day zinc per day, in conjunction with the other vitamins mentioned here, can lower risk of macular degeneration by 25% (Web.emmes.com, 2014).(7) Zinc can be found in meat and dairy products. Conclusion It is very simple to include these nutrients in your diet and protect your eyesight. By addressing any deficiencies right now, you will ensure you have fantastic eyesight throughout your life. (source) References (1) Nei.nih.gov,. Researchers Learn How Certain Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Halt Vision-Robbing Blood Vessel Growth in the Retina | National Eye Institute. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from nei.nih.gov/news/scienceadvances/advances/omega (2) Gary Heiting, O. (2014). Measuring Eye Contact Helps Predict Autism in Babies. All About Vision. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from allaboutvision.com/parents/infants.htm (3) Augood, C., Chakravarthy, U., Young, I., Vioque, J., Jong, P., & Bentham, G. et al. (2008). Oily fish consumption, dietary docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid intakes, and associations with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, 88(2), 398-406. Retrieved from ajcn.nutrition.org/content/88/2/398.abstract NIH study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from nih.gov/news/health/may2013/nei-05.htm Lutein & Zeaxanthin. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/lutein?sso=y 26 Foods High in Vitamin A for Healthy Eyes. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from bembu.com/vitamin-a-foods (7) Web.emmes.com,. AREDS Home Page. Retrieved 10 December 2014, from web.emmes.com/study/areds/
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Usprkos narodnim vjerovanjima, konzumiranje velikih količina mrkve ipak vam neće podariti sposobnost gledanja u mraku… Zapravo, mrkva vjerojatno neće nimalo popraviti vaš vid, no zato će pomoći u borbi protiv slabljenja vida koji se javlja s godinama. Ova namirnica smatra se “hranom za oči” jer je bogata vitaminom A, nutrijentom ključnim za zdravlje očiju. Međutim, vitamin A nije jedini nutrijent potreban za zdrave oči. Kako bi vaš vid ostao oštar potrebno vam je čak 6 nutrijenata koji će ga poboljšati i zaštititi. U nastavku saznajte o kojim nutrijentima je riječ. Lutein i zeaksantin Lutein i zeaksantin pripadaju skupini karotenoida koji se nalaze u vašima očima, a koji imaju svojstva antioksidansa. Budući da se oksidativni stres povezuje s oštećenjima vidnih živaca (što dovodi do raznih problema), antioksidansi mogu spriječiti daljnja oštećenja vaših očiju. Ove nutrijente možete pronaći u namirnicama poput brokule, prokulica, raštike, kukuruza, jaja, kelja, nektarina i papaje. Omega-3 masne kiseline Sigurno već znate da su ove dobre masti potrebne vašem srcu, no one su ključne i za vaše oči. Omega-3 masne kiseline također imaju i prirodna protuupalna svojstva, a niske razine ovih zdravih masti povezuju se s raznim bolestima oka. Namirnice poput lanenih sjemenki, lanenog ulja, iverka, lososa, sardine, tune i oraha odlični su izvori omega-3 masnih kiselina. Vitamin A Upravo je ovaj vitamin razlog zbog kojega mrkve uživaju tako dobru reputaciju, barem kada je riječ o poboljšanju vida. Baš poput luteina i zeaksantina, i vitamin A djeluje kao antioksidans koji se bori protiv oksidativnog stresa. Pronaći ga možete u namirnicama poput marelica, dinje, mrkve, manga, sirove crvene paprike, ricotta siru, špinatu i batatu. Vitamin C Istraživanja sugeriraju kako dnevna doza vitamina C može smanjiti rizik od razvoja mrene na oku, ali tu priča ne staje. Svaka stanica u vašem tijelu ovisi o vitaminu C budući da se radi o vrlo snažnom antioksidansu koji štiti stanice od raznih oštećenja. Grejp, kivi, naranče i jagode samo su neke od namirnica koje su bogate vitaminom C. Vitamin E Vitaminu E često se ne pridaje velika pažnja, no i on je vrlo snažan antioksidans. Istraživanja pokazuju kako vas vitamin E može zaštiti od raznih bolesti oka, budući da se bori protiv štetnih slobodnih radikala. Kako bi zadovoljili potrebu za ovim važnim vitaminom, svakako uključite više slanutka, kamenica, crvenog mesa i jogurta u svoju prehranu. Konzumirate li često namirnica s ovog popisa? Podijelite u komentarima.