For You, Your Family and Anyone Else, Who Needs to Get Their Eyes Back to 20/20 or Better.
The Aborigines have the best eyesight in the world. Why? It's because of what they eat. They said there are two particular vitamins that they take daily and are valuable for their eyes. - Lutein and Zeaxanthin
If you take 21 days minimum of the vitamins and foods that are listed here, you will notice a change, even from blindness to normal sight again.
We get 600 plus carotenoids to help our bodies and only about 20 that the eyes use for health. These two vitamins are both in the carotenoids and work well together in the macular area of the eyes. They both have powerful antioxidants, which keep free radicals in check. Free radical damage is caused by such factors as bad diet, overexposure to the sun, and ultraviolet light. The two foods that have the highest amounts of Lutein are Spinach and Kale, with Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, green beans, turnip greens, corn (in moderation), collard and turnip greens (yum!..:) coming in as a close second.
You can find Zeaxanthin in green and certain yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. Most abundantly in nectarines, oranges and papayas. Egg yokes are also an excellent way to get these two vitamins.
There are also 6 other important vitamins that will help bring back your eyes to normal. Omega 3 and Omega 6 are two main Essential Fatty Acids we get from mono and poly unsaturated oil. Omega 6 is found about 20 times more than Omega 3 in the American diet, thus initiating more eye problems in this country that in many others. Omega 3 is necessary for eye health and unfortunately, we have been substituting Omega 6, which causes inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases in humans. We can get more Omega 3 in our diet by eating Walnuts, Seeds, Fish Oil, Krill Oil and Flaxseed Oil, all of which help stop Dry Eye and bring the unhealthy eyes back to seeing straight again.
“Dry Eye” can range from a mildly dry to a very dry surface, which can create a disrupted tear film. Dry Eye can appear with symptoms such as watery eyes, burning, gritty, sand in the eyes, itching, overall discomfort, “red” eyes and even blurry vision.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)(mood vitamin) – helps cognitive function by increasing seratonin and helps to prevent macular degeneration. It helps the body to manufacture hemoglobin (the oxygen carrier in our blood) It also helps to maintain our blood sugar homeostasis, which might help diabetics. It has also been proven to help prevent heart disease. It helps our eyes by helping to absorb Magnesium, which helps keep our eyes lubricated, healthy and clear.
Vitamin B6 can only be sourced to our bodies through the foods that we eat. We can get most of this vitamin in dried spices, so toss a pinch or two in your next favorite dish. The spice highest in Vitamin B6 is chili powder, then paprika, garlic powder, dried tarragon, ground sage, dried spearmint, basil, chives, savory, turmeric, bay leaves, rosemary, dill, onion powder, oregano and marjoram. Raw pistachios are another excellent way to get this vitamin. Eat ½ cup at a time. Raw garlic is another food to try. A slice of beef or a whole turkey liver are both great sources of Vitamin B6, so have some once in a while. Wild caught Atlantic salmon, tuna and cod are all great ways to get this vitamin too. Molasses and Sorghum syrup both make a good substitute for refined white sugar and also are packed with magnesium and Vitamin B6. Hazelnuts and Filbert are also a great snack that brings this essential eye vitamin.
Vitamin B12 - this vitamin alone can bring back the eye sight of many. It is found in the liver, kidney, meat, shellfish, fish, meat products and eggs. BiValves, such as clams, mussels, and oysters all contain high amounts of B12.
Here are 10 foods with high amounts of Vitamin B12:
Calf's liver (braised)
Sardines
Snapper (broiled/baked)
Venison
Salmon (fresh caught)
Beef Tenderloin
Lamb (roasted)
Scallops (baked/broiled)
Shrimp (steamed/broiled)
Halibut (baked/broiled)
Common Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency:
fatigue
irritability
feeling run down
no energy
memory loss
depression
pale skin
brain fog
burning sensations
muscle cramps
bleeding gums
low reflexes
dry eye
macular degeneration
Vitamin A – is important for proper vision, bone growth, skin health, immune system functioning, growth and repair of muscle tissue, mucous membrane health, fighting preventing infections, production of anti-bodies and white blood cells.
Common Symptoms of Vitamin A Deficiency:
eyes feel uncomfortable
burning and pain in eyes
skin becomes dry and flaky
overly tingly armpits and feet
dry and lack-luster hair
peeling nails
weight loss
diarrhea
insomnia
fatigue
night blindness
difficulty to drive at night
having to wear dark glasses during the day
Lack of Vitamin A can put us at risk of infection in our respiratory system, kidneys, eyes, middle ear, sinuses, intestines and reproductive organs.
Animal food sources for Vitamin A are salmon, liver, and egg yolks. Our bodies are able to change beta-carotene into Vitamin A. (plants, green leafy veggies, yellow or orange veggies such as carrots, squash and cantaloupes. Average daily dose – 50,000 units per day.
Vitamin C – one of most important vitamins for our bodies. Health promoting / Cancer-fighting, prevents cell damage, role of protector by killing free radicals and fights macular degeneration.
Vitamin C will help to protect your eyes from:
cataracts
glaucoma
macular degeneration
Some great sources of Vitamin C are citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, black currants, strawberries, blueberries and raw cabbage.
Zinc – fortifies immune system, builds muscles, helps lose weight and improves vision. Zinc brings Vitamin A up from the liver to the retina, where it produces melanin. Lack of taste is a key sign of Zinc deficiency. If you are macular deficient you are most likely low on zinc. Zinc protects the lens of the eyes from oxidative damage.
Lack of Zinc in the body:
lack of appetite
moodiness
less keen sense of taste or smell
Zinc is found in the following foods: green peas (in moderation), beans (in moderation), spinach, mushrooms, sea vegetables (kelp), pumpkin seeds, oysters, organic grass fed beef and organic liver.
10 Berries that can help save your vision: blueberries, goji berries, grapes, black currants, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, bilberries, pomegranates and strawberries.
Avoid these for Stronger Eyesight:
margarine
sugary drinks
high fat cuts of meat
junk foods
cereals, especially those with chemicals in them that half the time you can't even pronounce. (they are carcinogen)
