Studies show that supplementing with the right vitamins and minerals can help rejuvenate the eyes and improve eyesight. Lutein, bilberry and taurine are all reasonably well known natural ingredients that have been shown to be beneficial for eyesight, but in this article I’m going to first talk to you briefly about antioxidants and how why there are very important for any natural eyesight improvement program.
Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, selenium and Zinc can help prevent the formation of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative damage (a form of internal rusting) in cells in the eyes. In some cases cells that form part of the macula (the central part of the retina crucial for eyesight) can become damaged which subsequently worsens the vision.
Experienced ophthalmologists suggest that a supplement that supplies high levels of antioxidants can reverse macular degeneration. A multivitamin / mineral product specific to eye care that supplies high levels of antioxidants should be fine – these should be taken on a daily basis and as suggested on the label.
Lutein is probably the best nutritional treatment available for eye care – some opthalmologists even state that lutein should be used as a supplement by everyone over the age of 50 regardless of the state of their vision. Lutein is actually a pigment found in leafy green vegetables such as kale, collard greens and spinach. You can get sufficient amounts of lutein by eating 5 portions of green vegetables per day although many people do not get this amount and should consider taking a supplement that supplies 6mg per day.
Bilberry and Taurine are the two final supplements that you should be taking to improve the health of your eyes. Bilberry improves the circulation to the retina whilst taurine has been shown to help regenerate tissues in the retina. You should be taking around 180 mg of Bilberry along with 500 mg of Taurine per day.
