10/03/2022 / By Zoey Sky
A study published in the journal Ophthalmology has found that vitamin C can help support healthy vision as you age.
The researchers worked with 5,638 volunteers in India who were aged 60 and older.
According to the results, vitamin C status was “inversely associated with eye-health concerns,” meaning the more vitamin C participants had in their body, the “more likely they were to maintain healthy vision.”
The research team believes that the overall link between adequate vitamin C levels and eye health could be due to several compounding factors. For example, vitamin C is found in the protective layers of the eyes.
According to another 2020 study, in humans “the high concentrations of vitamin C in the aqueous humor, together with its ability to absorb UV light, have led to its referral as a physiological ‘sunscreen.'” This means vitamin C doesn’t just enhance photoprotection in the skin, it also acts as a protective buffer for your eyes.
Data from the Ophthalmology study showed that other antioxidants like beta-carotene (vitamin A), lutein, retinol, zeaxanthin and vitamin E were also beneficial for eye health. This explains why these antioxidants and vitamin C are often included in various eye health supplements. (Related: Study suggests compounds in goji berries can boost eye health.)
You can boost your daily vitamin C intake by eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables full of this immune system and eye health-boosting antioxidant.
Try some of these delicious vitamin C-rich recipes yourself.
This refreshing and fruity smoothie combines nutritious superfoods like oranges, pineapples, mangoes and bananas.
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This savory salad pairs vitamin C-rich broccolini with flavorful garlic.
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This meat-free recipe is a delicious alternative to traditional meat lasagna. It includes pumpkin, spinach and spring onions.
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It’s not too late to follow a balanced diet and eat more vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables to boost your eye health and immune system.
Consume enough vitamin C every day. To get your daily dose, prioritize foods rich in vitamin C and consider taking a targeted and bioavailable vitamin C supplement.
Visit Superfoods.news to learn more about other foods that are good for your eye health.
Watch the video below to know more about the health benefits of vitamin C.
This video is from the Holistic Herbalist channel on Brighteon.com.
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