Aug 26th 2021
Posted by Accuspire
Should You Take Health Supplements for Eye Health?
There are many advertisements on TV as well as in the internet that shows eye health supplement products. These products are also seen on pharmacies. But this is not at all needed as long as you have a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and don’t have an eye deficiency, there is no need for supplements at all.
Macular degeneration is one the eye disease where a supplement is prescribed by the doctor, can actually make some difference. It is also found out in a research that kind of micro nutrients help to slow down macular degeneration progression in many people. Foods rich vitamin C and E and minerals containing zinc and copper, antioxidants are found to have an effect on macular degeneration.
Dry eyes and supplements
Dry eye disease is a complex condition and many people rely on eye drops to get temporary relief. It is also found out that dry eye is also caused by lack of nutrition and so it is also important to address this issue. Omega 3 fatty acids is known to reduce dry eye condition. But if it is taken in excess, it can upset our stomach and so it is important not to take it in excess on a daily basis. It is also worth to share that all ocular supplements are associated with side effects. Some of the associated side effects are digestive problems, skin problems, headache etc and so one should not take heavy dosage of supplements.
Beta carotene found in fruits and leafy vegetable is also one of the rich sources of vitamin A but people who smoke regularly should avoid it as some studies has shown that there is a link between beta carotene and lung cancer. High dosage of vitamin C causes diarrhea and high dosage of vitamin is said to cause problems in blood clotting.
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