Eye Nutrition Fact: Protect Your Eyes With Glutathione

Glutathione is an amino acid that protects the tissues surrounding the lens of the eyes. According to Web MD, “It also has potentially widespread health benefits because it can be found in all types of cells, including the cells of the immune system, whose job is to fight disease.”

Numerous studies link glutathione with the prevention of cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease, and diabetic blindness. Foods that increase glutathione levels include sulfur-rich foods such as garlic, eggs, asparagus, and onions, and glutathione-rich foods such as watermelon, asparagus, and grapefruits.

If you’re not already taking it, our Ocu-Plus Formula contains 17 nutrients that research has shown to support and protect your eyes, including Glutathione. Learn more at:

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A Japanese study performed by the Department of Integrated Psychological Science and published in Applied Ergonomics, tested 13 individuals who completed four, two-hour sessions of proof reading over a two-week period. The analysis showed that the proof reading induced visual fatigue. Participants who took a lutein, zeaxanthin, and blackcurrant supplement showed significant differences in visual fatigue compared to those taking the placebo.

The study concluded that an oral supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin, and black currant extract could help reduce the symptoms of visual fatigue.

If you’re not already taking it, our Ocu-Plus Formula contains 17 nutrients that research has shown to support and protect your eyes, including lutein and zeaxanthin. Learn more by clicking here

The ginkgo is the oldest living tree species, growing on earth for 150-200 million years. No surprise, then, that it’s one of the most well-researched herbs in the world. Studies have confirmed that ginkgo, a powerful antioxidant:

* Increases blood flow to the retina.
* Can slow retinal deterioration which results in an
increase of visual acuity.

Retinal damage has a number of potential causes, including diabetes and macular degeneration. Studies suggest that gingko may help preserve vision in those with macular degeneration.

If you aren’t already taking it, our Ocu-Plus Formula contains 17 different nutrients (including Ginkgo Biloba) that are essential to eye health.

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Excerpt From Natural Eye Care Newsletter:

Studies Show Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba for Macular Degeneration and Preventing Retinal Detachments

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Controlled trials have shown that extracts of Ginkgo Biloba can significantly improve visual acuity in ARMD patients within six months of use.* And both animal and human studies have revealed that Ginkgo extract can help to prevent retinal detachment, while increasing antioxidant activity in patients’ blood, tears and plasma.**

* Fies P, Dienel A. [Ginkgo extract in impaired vision--treatment with special extract EGb 761 of impaired vision due to dry senile macular degeneration] [Article in German]. Wien Med Wochenschr. 2002;152(15-16):423-6.

** Karazhaeva MI, Saksonova EO, Klebanov GI, Liubitskii OB, Gur’eva NV. [The use of flavonoid antioxidants in the complex treatment of patients with peripheral vitreo-chorioretinal dystrophies and dystrophic retinal detachment] [Article in Russian]. Vestn Oftalmol. 2004 Jul-Aug;120(4):14-8.

** Baudouin C, Ettaiche M, Imbert F, Droy-Lefaix MT, Gastaud P, Lapalus P. Inhibition of preretinal proliferation by free radical scavengers in an experimental model of tractional retinal detachment. Exp Eye Res. 1994 Dec;59(6):697-706.

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We are very excited to introduce our new “Optic Nerve Support Formula“, a more potent version of the excellent “Optic Nerve Formula” we have been offering for many years (available for the same price).

This formula contains nutrients that studies have shown to help nourish and protect the optic nerve, as well as increase circulation to that part of the eye.

We recommend this formula for anyone with a condition affecting the optic nerve.

Below are the enhancements:

1) buy Increased Vitamin C from 250mg to 500mg

2) Increased Vitamin E from 30IU to 50IU

3) Increased Vitamin B12 from 300mcg to 1,000mcg

4) Increased Quercitin from 50mg to 100mg

5) Added Calcium 200mg

6) Added CoQ10 30mg

Study shows that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 rich fish could slash the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 40 per cent.

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Eyes are a hot topic right now … From Lasik to Lutein it seems everywhere you look there is a new product or procedure touting vision enhancement.

Why? Partly because people are finally discovering that they can improve and preserve their eyesight naturally through good diet, supplements, preventative habits, and a disciplined eye exercise programs. More and more people are learning how to restore their vision naturally everyday.

But, with so many new supplements on the market claiming to enhance and improve vision, it can be downright confusing choosing which one is right for you.

1) Vitamin A

We all remember our mothers telling us to eat our carrots so we could have eyes like an eagle? But what do carrots really do for us?

Carrots contain a carotenoid called beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A which is an anti-oxidant. Anti-oxidants such as vitamin A are essential to eye health.

Did you catch all that? Here it is again in slow motion …

Carotenoids are pigments in plants and animals that provide red and yellow color. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid. It is contained in carrots and other various food sources. The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. Vitamin A is an anti-oxidant that is very important to the health of the eyes. An antioxidant is any substance that prevents or impedes cell oxidation (destruction) by free radicals. A deficiency in vitamin A can lead to many problems, but this typically is not an issue in the U.S., more so in developing countries.

Vitamin A:
helps your eyes adjust to light changes moistens the eyes, which can enhance visual acuity has been shown to prevent the forming of cataracts has been shown to help prevent blindness from macular degeneration – the leading cause of blindness in the world. The recommended daily allowance for those over 11 years old is 1,000 retinol equivalents (RE) for men, and 800 RE for women. An average-sized carrot contains almost 2,000 RE, a sweet potato contains around 2,600, a mango has about 400, and for those iron-stomachs who can handle a dose of liver – 11,000 RE!

2) Lutein
Lutein is another carotenoid that your body turns into an anti-oxidant. Lutein is the primary carotenoid located in the center of the retina, called the macula.

Six mg. of lutein has been shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration by nearly 57%. A similar study showed that a diet low in lutein greatly increased the chance of developing cataracts. It benefits the overall health of the eye and has even been linked to reducing the hardening and narrowing of arteries.

There is currently no recommended daily allowance (RDA) for lutein, but the preventative effects stated above resulted from 6 mg. of lutein per day.

Lutein is found in food sources such as spinach, broccoli, and peas. One cup of raw spinach contains about 1.8 mg. of lutein, compared to 13.3 mg. contained in the same amount if it is cooked. One cup of cooked broccoli contains about 3 mg., and one cup of sliced green pepper contains around 1 mg.

With the busy lives we lead today, it is pretty hard to get 6 mg. per day from food sources, which is where a good supplement can come in.

3) Bilberry
Bilberries grow in the forest meadows of Europe, western Asia, and the northern Rocky Mountains. Bilberry is an herbal remedy that appears to have a very positive impact on vision. Its original use stems back to World War II when British pilots found that eating jam made from bilberries (a cousin to blueberries) helped to improve their night vision.

Researchers found that bilberry appear to fortify blood vessel walls, improving blood flow to the tiny blood vessels that keep eyes healthy and functioning properly, as well as to larger blood vessels that help maintain good circulation throughout the body. It also has been shown to help prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.

There is no RDA for this herb, but studies suggest that 80-160 mg. of the standardized extract is the amount needed to obtain the above-mentioned benefits.

4) Vitamin C

It seems vitamin C is an important anti-oxidant for just about everything these days – and it deserves mention in the benefits it has in protecting your eyesight.

Vitamin C has been linked to the prevention of cataracts, the delay of macular diet degeneration, and eye pressure reduction in glaucoma patients. Add all these benefits to the seemingly endless other benefits that vitamin C has been linked to for our overall health: it is a Vitamin you do not want to be without.

The U.S. RDA for vitamin C is 60 mg. for both men and women. It does not stay in the body very long so it needs to be constantly replenished to obtain the benefits. One orange contains about 70 mg. of vitamin C, one cup of strawberries about 80 mg., and one cup of sweet red pepper contains a whopping 283 mg.!

Unfortunately, Americans tend to be more reactive than proactive. We typically don’t start doing things that are helpful to our body until something goes wrong, at which time it is usually too late.

These four nutrients not only have preventative abilities, but I personally have found that there is a definite increase in my overall visual acuity when I am taking a good vision supplement that contains these four nutrients. Combined with the Rebuild Your Vision Program, my vision becomes much sharper – especially at night, and my eyes tend to have more endurance, not becoming tired at the end of a long day.

I would recommend looking for these four nutrients in a good daily supplement. If you take a daily supplement already, you may be covering the vitamins A and C requirements, but it is not likely to include lutein or bilberry.

Studies have shown that the more often you take a supplement in small doses, the more effective. That means it is better to take three 20 mg. doses of vitamin C than one 60 mg. dose. Your body absorbs and excretes many nutrients quickly, so smaller doses ensure a steady flow.

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Diet High in Antioxidants Helps Preserve Vision and Slows Down the Progression of Macular Degeneration

NaturalEyeCare.com: Diet High in Antioxidants Helps Preserve Vision and Slows Down the Progression of Macular Degeneration
Antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables such as carrots can help slow down sight loss in older adults, say scientists.

In a five-year study, scientists in Belfast and Waterford showed that the intake of high levels of both carotenoids – rich antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables – preserved macular pigments, slowing down the progression from early to late age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

AMD is an incurable eye disease which causes blurring of central vision because of its effects on the macula, the central part of the retina.

To reach the conclusion, Professor Usha Chakravarthy, from the Queen’’s University Centre of Vision and Vascular Science,
looked at nutritional supplements for patients with AMD and found they helped sharpen vision.

More than 400 people, with an average age of 77, took part in clinical trials investigating whether carotenoids could prevent
progression to the more serious late AMD, reports Sky News.

The supplement contained the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, combined with vitamins C, E and zinc.

Prof Chakravarthy said: “These findings are important because this is the first randomized controlled clinical trial to document
a beneficial effect through improved function and maintained macular pigment.

“Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to identify the numbers needed to treat to prevent one case from
progressing from early to late AMD.”

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Waste products and toxins that are not properly eliminated actually affect your eyes indirectly. If you love your eyes, you ought to make sure that your body is able to effectively get rid of the toxins and waste products you get from the things that you eat and other environmental factors. Drink at least eight to twelve glasses of water everyday for successful waste elimination. maximeyez.com

What’s also so great about the Rebuild Your Vision Program
is that you can do it almost anywhere. On your kitchen table, in your
bed, at work, in a hotel room, wherever. And anyone can do the eye exercises. It doesn’t matter if you’re 9 or 90…

“The symptoms have considerably lessened. I feel a great deal of improvement compared to when I first learned that I have glaucoma.”
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“I am a QA analyst and my job requires me to work on computers 7.5 hours a day. Last November, I was having blurry vision, headache and dizziness for days, so I decided to go to an optometrist after work. I was thinking that maybe he would only prescribe glasses, but I was shocked to find out that I have glaucoma. He said that the back of my eye was three times larger than normal and that my eyes were overstrained. He prescribed the use of reading glasses whenever I work on the computer.

I could not readily go to a spet as it takes months to get an appointment. I was feeling really frustrated, so I tried to find a remedy that I think would alleviate my condition. Luckily, I discovered Ocu-Plus Formula and decided to give it a try.

I started taking Ocu-Plus only last December 14th upon receipt of my first bottle. After that, I noticed that my condition started to improve. My eyes don’t look and feel 100% normal anymore, but in such a short period of time, the symptoms have considerably lessened. I feel a great deal of improvement compared to when I first learned that I have glaucoma. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Orlin Sorensen for sharing this great product, the Ocu-Plus Formula.”