Look Out for Your Eyes
Did you know that some people attributed the success of British pilots on nighttime WWII bombing raids to bilberries? The right vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and herbs can support healthy vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin, found in fruits and vegetables, help form macular pigment. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for vision—day and night. Fat-soluble antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals are important for protection of the sensitive photoreceptor cells. As it turns out, bilberry contains anthocyanins that may help support the eyes and blood vessels.