For Your Eyes Only
Everything
you’ve ever heard about vision loss and aging is wrong.
Eyesight problems -
unlike the common belief – are not a normal part of ageing at all. Scientific
studies are now revealing the truth. The secret to youthful eyes for life is simple
- Protect your eyes from within – is the mantra. The cause of vision loss isn’t
age. It’s the modern world we live in today.
The
secret is a particular group of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients
are vision miracles that go beyond vitamins and minerals. There are more than
25,000 of these powerful healing chemicals; all created only by plants. These
chemicals protect the plant from damage caused by bacteria and other threats.
Phytonutrients give plants their color — making a tomato red, a blueberry blue
and an eggplant purple. When you eat phytonutrients, they become biologically
active in your body as the most potent antioxidants found in nature.
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These vision miracles increase blood
flow to your eyes, relaxing the muscles and repairing and protecting your lens
and retina.
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With these special nutrients as the
building blocks, the very foundation of your vision can be rapidly rebuilt.
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They also work like shields for your
delicate eyes, protecting them from within.
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They eliminate free radicals, toxins and
radiation damage - one of the root causes of vision problems as we age.
Having enough of them;
and the right ones, is the key to regaining and keeping perfect vision for
life. Writing off vision problems is a big mistake. By keeping your vision
sharp, you improve your overall health.
Three
Modern Vision Stealers
- Blue light from your computer,
smartphone, TV etc
- The typical western diet
- Our increasingly toxic world
Blue
light
It is the portion of the visible light spectrum with
the shortest wavelengths. Unlike longer wavelength light, blue light reaches
deep into the eye and damages the retina. Blue light causes maximum retinal
cell death. Even the light bulbs in your house are putting your vision at risk.
The modern LED lights and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) contain high levels
of blue light. CFLs contain 25% of this type of light. LEDs have 35%. In
comparison, an old-fashioned incandescent light bulb emits only a tiny amount
of blue light. Instead it contains more of the colors on the long wavelength
end of the light spectrum. When you
feed your aging eyes with the healing power of phytonutrients, you can fight against
all three.
High
GI Foods
There’s another danger to your vision in the modern times. It
could be your breakfast – for those who eat their morning bowl of cornflakes every day. The food industry
tells you that it’s nutritious and good for weight loss. This typical American
diet is a major cause of age-related vision loss.
People who eat foods
with a High GI (glycemic index) are
40% more likely to experience vision loss. Foods like cornflakes spike your
blood sugar and insulin levels. And most high GI foods are processed foods
common in our modern diet. This sugar spike contributes to oxidative stress and
inflammation in the retina and the capillaries of the eyes. Even brief surges
in blood sugar may play a role in blood vessel damage which leads to vision
loss.
High blood pressure can
cause damage to the miniscule blood vessels on your retina, obstructing free
blood flow. A diet high in trans fat
also appears to contribute to macular degeneration
Phytonutrients
from fruits and vegetables.
The delicate retina and
macula in your eyes are particularly vulnerable to free radical damage. Free
radicals constantly erode your macula and damage your eye’s ability to see
clearly or focus on fine detail. Luckily, there is one natural solution that
perfectly handles this modern problem - Antioxidants.
They protect your eyes from today’s toxic world. When you don’t get enough
antioxidants in your diet, your eyes are vulnerable to free radical damage.
This plays a big role in age-related vision loss. Antioxidants fight free
radicals.
Most Powerful Antioxidants For Clear Vision
- Vitamin C
- Zeaxanthin
- Lutein
- Vitamin A
- Zinc
- L-Taurine – a non-essential amino acid.
Found in fish, meat, sea algae and human breast milk.
- Lycopene - Tomatoes
Nature’s
Super-powered Sunglasses
When you were born,
your retinas were naturally protected by two unique phytonutrients called
carotenoids that work together as an amazing “dynamic duo” in your eyes – zeaxanthin and lutein. They have shown
significant improvement in macular pigment density, visual performance and reduction
in eye strain, fatigue and headaches. Even the quality of sleep improves. By
increasing the pigments in your macula, you create a powerful shield for your
eyes from the damaging effects of blue light. And at the same time, you rebuild
your eyes from within and regain your sharp vision.
It is a vital nutrient
for the eye. A yellow pigment that is highly concentrated in the eye, it makes
up 75% of your macula. Together with lutein, it functions like super-powered
sunglasses - shielding your eyes against bright sunlight, blue light from
electronic devices and radiation. It also fights free radicals, stopping the
damage to your delicate eye tissue. But when you hit your 40s this nutrient
starts draining away, leaving your eyes open to damage and vision loss. Research
has now shown that supplementation with zeaxanthin can also greatly improve
retinal function. Foods like eggs, kale and broccoli contain zeaxanthin.
Lutein
It works with zeaxanthin
to protect your delicate eyes from blue light, UV light and radiation by as
much as 90%. Lutein also fights free radicals, one of your vision’s biggest
enemies. This dynamic duo also stops age-related vision loss. You need much
more lutein as you age.
Importance
Of Blood Circulation For Vision
Increasing blood flow
has a dramatic impact on vision, especially as you age. To maintain sharp
vision at any age, your eyes must have enough blood flow. Healthy circulation
through your capillaries delivers necessary oxygen to your eyes. It also
removes the deoxygenated blood and waste material from your eye tissues. This
blood flow is also responsible for delivering essential nutrients to your eyes.
If your eyes are unable to receive enough of the nutrients they need because of
poor circulation, your vision can suffer.
Importance of Sunlight for vision
Research has shown that
myopia isn’t due to burying your face in a book or spending hours
on a computer
after all. One study tracked the activities of more than 500 eight and
nine-year-olds with healthy eyesight for 5 years.
The children most
likely to develop myopia were the ones who spent the least time outdoors.
Countless other studies have directly linked lack of sunlight exposure to
increased risk of myopia.Sunlight triggers the
release of dopamine in the retina. This helps control the growth and development
of the eye. When we don’t get enough dopamine, excessive growth stretches the
eye lengthwise and distorts long distance vision.
Best
Foods for Eye Health
Dark Leafy Greens
Black Currants
Green Peas
Pumpkin
Broccoli
Asparagus
Lettuce
Carrots
Pistachios
