The eyes are undoubtedly one of the most important organs of the human body, on many occasions, we do not take their value into account and, in particular, we do not take proper care of them.
According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide there are 246 millions of people with visual impairment. 246 millions are blind and 246 millions have low vision.
Despite the fact that millions of people are affected, Harvard University has carried out studies where it ensures that there are ways to try to protect vision, this can be achieved from certain nutrients.
Harvard maintains that by consuming vitamins and minerals found in some foods they can contribute to the prevention cataracts, cloudy areas and ocular degeneration.
Ivana Kim, an ophthalmologist at Harvard Medical School, indicated that lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids found in the retina, according to the specialist, its consumption has antioxidant properties, this improves the pigment that absorbs excess ultraviolet light.
Harvard University added that omega-3 fatty acids are also important, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. On the other hand, vitamins A, C and E are also important, which are present in fruits and vegetables.
These are the foods that are recommended to eat to take care of eye health according to Harvard University by vitamin group:
Lutein, zeaxanthin
-Broccoli
-Corn
-Nectarines
Omega fatty acids -3
-Flaxseed
Vitamin A
-Peaches
-Spinach as
Vitamin C
-Broccoli
Vitamin E
-Almonds
-Peanut butter
Zinc
-Chickpeas
-Yogurt
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