Vitamin C and E vital for eye health, studies reveal

Two studies the Age-Related Eye Disease Study and the Blue Mountains Eye Study have revealed that certain nutrients are positively effective for eye health. The nutrients known as Vitamins C and E are hugely found in the lens of eyes; lutein and zeaxanthin, focused in the retina; and beta-carotene, another strongest antioxidant.

The Age-Related Eye Disease Study talked about diets, which is full of zeaxanthin and lutein with least spread of problems, while the Blue Mountains study detailed about the consumption of Vitamin C, or a mixture of antioxidants, are highly helpful in protecting eyes.

Vitamins C, E, A, zeaxanthin and lutein are claimed to be the strongest antioxidants. All these nutrients have the capacity of protecting the eyes from free radicals that result in to the damage of oxidative. Ultimately, free radical damage could cause many health-related problems.

Strengthening of the eye defenses with foods rich with these antioxidants, may prove to be highly helpful in promoting eye health.

Numerous food sources are available for antioxidants, like seeds and nuts for Vitamin E, citrus fruits for Vitamin C, and sweet potatoes and carrots for beta-carotene. Foods with zeaxanthin and lutein boast of green or yellow pigments, like dark-green leafy vegetables and corn.

Warren Harvard Low, O.D., said, "No matter what your age, it's never too soon to start taking proactive measures in the area of nutrition to help maintain good eyesight for life."

A superb food with full of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and lutein is Chlorella, a single-cell, fresh water green alga.

Sun Chlorella is helpful in detoxifying and rejuvenating the body. It boasts of containing more chlorophyll and protein in compare to any other plant.

Besides, it comes included with all the vital amino acids; and is rich in nucleic acids, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins (comprising the antioxidants vitamin E, vitamin C, lutein and beta-carotene).