Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E Reduce Cataract Risk
According to a prospective study published this month in Archives of Ophthalmology, higher dietary intakes of lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E from food and supplements were found to be associated with significantly decreased risks of cataract among women. A cataract is an age-related condition characterized by clouding of the lens in the eye, thus affecting vision.
According to this related article in WebMD:
Foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin include leafy green vegetables (such as spinach, kale, turnip greens, collards, and mustard greens), squash, green peas, broccoli, pumpkin, and corn.
Foods rich in vitamin E include vegetable oils, almonds, sunflower seeds, leafy green veggies, and fortified cereals.
You might also want to check out this related entry on lutein/zeaxanthin and macular degeneration.
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4 opinions for Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E Reduce Cataract Risk
Dr.H.Divakar Shenoy
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Very informative .I have done some reasearch in the rolle of Vit.E in prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions,Ican more if any one is interested
Macular Degeneration Support
Jun 3, 2008 at 9:36 am
Lutein is also one of the supplements being used to combat macular degeneration in the elderly.
Zeaxanthin and Lutein Transporter Protein
Jul 19, 2008 at 7:36 am
[…] about reports on the benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein supplements on eye health such as reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration risks. But to date, it has remained unclear how these […]
Dr.H.Divakar Shenoy
Jul 21, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Vit.E, Madhu Ghrita (Honey and Ghee)mixture,oil of the plant Ocimum sanctum andTurmeric oil all have medicinal properties.considerable work has been done on this.Interested persons can correspond.
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