Archive for the ‘Essential Nutrients’ Category


Vision Tip – Drop Blood Pressure To Help Avoid Macular Degeneration

jasleen_kaur People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The theory is that increased pressure damages blood vessels. This hinders blood flow to the eyes, making it harder for protective nutrients to reach the retina and for damaging free-radical debris to [...]

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Can Vigorous Exercise Actually Reduce Vision Loss?

photo credit: ex_magician A study performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory tracked 41,000 runners for more than 7 years, and found that running reduced the risk of both cataracts and age reviews related macular degeneration. “These studies suggest that people can perhaps lessen their risk for these diseases by taking part in a fitness regimen [...]

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Eye Nutrition Fact: Omega-3′s coined “The Miracle Food”

The benefits of omega-3s include reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke while helping to reduce symptoms of hypertension, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, as well as certain skin ailments. Some research has even shown that omega-3s can boost the immune system and help protect us from [...]

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Our Ocu-Plus Formula Contains 17 Eye Nutrients

photo credit: turtlemom4bacon Eye Nutrition Fact: Vitamin E and your Vision Because of its antioxidant action, vitamin E helps protect against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. A clinical study has showed that taking vitamin E can cut the risk of developing cataracts in half. Another study also showed that the combination of vitamins C and [...]

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