New research points to Selenium as a means to help women prevent cataract formation if they supplement with this mineral at the beginning of menopause. Data from over 7500 people who received an ophthalmic exam while participating in the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) from 2001-2008 was reviewed. If a participant underwent ophthalmic…
A study published in the Archives of Opthalmology, shows higher intakes of Vitamin E and the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin, may reduce the risk of Cataract development by approximately 15%. Over 35,000 women with an average age of 53 1/2 participated in this study. Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) were used to obtain detailed dietary information…
According to a new meta-analysis a higher consumption of Carotenoids and certain Vitamins is associated with a significantly decreased risk for Age Related Cataract (ARC) formation. 8 randomized controlled trial (RCTs) and 12 cohort studies were included in this meta-analysis. These studies, published through June, 2018, assessed dietary Carotenoid and Vitamin intake and ARC risks. …
Healthy tears: Vitamin C May Protect against Cataracts: A new study shows that increasing vitamin C intake may provide a protective benefit against cataract progression. 324 pairs of female twins participated in this study which lasted over 10 years. Photographs, which looked at the lenses of the study participants, showed in detail the opacity of…