Eye-Health Ingredient Research Update
In addition to lutein and related macular carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids as well as alpha-lipoic acid play important roles in protecting healthy vision in individuals at risk for eye diseases.
Conditions impacting eye health become more frequent with age, so it is important to implement measures that support healthy visual function early on. According to the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health, the incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases after age 40, with gender and race also playing a part. Highlighting this interplay of gender and race, statistics indicate that 15% of white women over the age of 80 are impacted by AMD. (1)
Research continues to show that nutrition is a key factor in supporting eye health as we age. In addition to lutein and related macular carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids as well as alpha-lipoic acid play important roles in protecting healthy vision in individuals at risk for eye diseases. Ahead, we highlight some of the latest research.
References:
1. National Eye Institute. “Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the United States.” Nei.nih.gov. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
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