Eye Health Alert: Use The Right Eye Vitamins And Other Nutrients For Excellent Vision

TORRANCE, Calif. - March 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Velva N.’s eye doctor told her deteriorating eyesight was a natural part of aging. He told her to get ready for glasses as she moved into her 80's.

Velva was worried about this possibility since she loved to knit and crochet. As with most people, vision is the window to the world, the key to independence and enjoyment of life.

So instead of giving in to the prediction, she focused on eating well and taking care of her health. Years later, she’s still knitting, crocheting and embroidering. And she still doesn’t need glasses. In fact, her vision is so keen, she’s made a total of 76 afghan blankets – and counting.

“Velva’s story illustrates how nutrition can do so much for your eyes,” notes holistic doctor, Michael E. Rosenbaum, MD. “Of course there are a lot of variables when it comes to aging and good eyesight. But it’s hard to deny the power of nutrition. In 2008, a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology showed that simply by eating nutritious greens like kale and collards once per month, women decreased their chance of having eye problems later in life by 69%. Just once a month! Velva attributes her good eye health to using one of the most nutritious greens on the planet . . . one I recommend all the time to my patients . . . chlorella.”

Like collards and greens, chlorella is packed with a rich supply of carotenoids – special plant pigments that feed the eyes and nerves.

These carotenoids include

§  Lutein. Lutein is so important to eye health that doctors can assess how good a person’s vision is simply by measuring the concentration of the pigment in the retina. A normal serving of chlorella won’t contain the full amount of lutein recommended in studies. But with 3 mg of this special pigment per 15 tablets, it provides a good start.

§  Beta-carotene, the natural precursor for vitamin A. Vitamin A became recognized as a vitamin – by definition, a nutrient essential for life – thanks to its essential role in eye health. When it comes to the natural form of Vitamin A, chlorella contains a solid 18% of the RDA for this vitamin.

“But just because chlorella has a good supply of the carotenoids your eyes need to work well, doesn’t mean your eye can use them,” points out Dr. Rosenbaum. “First, carotenoids compete for absorption. When you have too much of beta-carotene, for example, your body won’t take in as much lutein. However, chlorella’s carotenoids are perfectly balanced, as in nature, so your body will absorb them all in optimum amounts. Secondly, with chlorella you know you’re getting the real deal. Lutein’s molecular structure can vary depending on its source and if it’s synthesized or natural. Chlorella’s form of lutein is the same natural form used in studies on eye health.”

But that’s not all chlorella offers the eyes . . .

According to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the body doesn’t do much with lutein unless it’s taken with some fats. Along with lutein, chlorella contains healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats that help the body absorb all of lutein’s eye-saving nutrition.

“In addition to helping with absorption, omega-3 fatty acids may play a central role in eye health,” explains Dr. Rosenbaum. “The highest concentrations of omega-3’s are in your retina, according to the American Optometric Association. Because of this, eye health experts are eager to see how much of a difference it could make in eye health. In 2013, the National Eye Institute initiated a clinical trial combining omega-3 fatty acids with eye health carotenoids. Smaller, preliminary studies suggest the results may be promising.”

Bear in mind, chlorella does not have enough omega-3 fatty acids to meet eye health recommendations. One serving of chlorella has only 52 mg. The National Eye Institute trial is using doses of 1000 mg.

To find out about two additional simple activities that can support eye health, https://www.sunchlorellausa.com/blog/how-improve-eyesight-right-eye-vitamins.

About Michael E. Rosenbaum, MD
Dr. Rosenbaum is a 30-year veteran and widely recognized pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine, alternative healthcare and medical acupuncture. As one of America's most respected experts in natural health and healing, Dr. Rosenbaum has been a frequent lecturer to professional medical groups and has participated in numerous television and radio talk shows. He is also an esteemed member of the Sun Chlorella Advisory Board, which helps guide the medical innovation behind Sun Chlorella products.

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