Did you know that the retina of the eye is an extension of the human brain? And did you know that carrots, eggs, and leafy greens are loaded with nutrients that help protect and promote optimal eye health? Of the 850 known carotenoids in the food supply, just three of them – lutein, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin – … Continue reading Carrot carotenoids found to enhance and protect eye health
Astaxanthin: The most powerful antioxidant from Mother Nature
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid naturally found in various microorganisms, such as freshwater algae (Haematococcus pluvialis), the yeast fungus Xanthophyllocyces dendrorhous (also known as Phaffia), salmon, trout, krill, shrimp and crayfish. Xanthophylls are a class of oxygen-containing carotenoid pigments responsible for the color of many of the yellow, orange and red hues of flowers, fruits, vegetables, egg yolks and … Continue reading Astaxanthin: The most powerful antioxidant from Mother Nature
7 Amazing plant compounds that will improve your eyesight and prevent macular degeneration
Macular degeneration involves the loss of central vision. It happens due to damage in the macula, which is part of the retina. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 50 years and above. The condition typically comes with age, hence the name age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.There are about two million Americans aged 40 … Continue reading 7 Amazing plant compounds that will improve your eyesight and prevent macular degeneration
Battle mental and physical fatigue with these science-backed supplements
According to Big Pharma and the so-called 'medical establishment,' vitamin and nutrient supplements have absolutely no medical value, and anyone who buys them is just wasting their money. But facts are much more profound than propaganda, and when such Big Pharma claims are soundly refuted by reputable studies and validated science, it makes those who traffic in … Continue reading Battle mental and physical fatigue with these science-backed supplements
Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition, leading to the deterioration of the center of the retina, called the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The result of a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine finds that eating grapes over a lifetime may slow or help prevent … Continue reading Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
New studies show spinach and other leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli can help protect your eyes from macular degeneration.The leafy greens are rich in the chemical lutein, and when that is combined with zeaxanthin -- a carotenoid -- in the body, it forms an oily, yellow substance on the central part of the retina, … Continue reading Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 