Frequently Asked Questions… 

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Aging & Vision?

As you age, so do your eyes. With age, common changes in your vision include:

• A gradual haziness of your overall vision and colors that seem washed out and dull*
• Difficulty seeing when moving from a bright room to a dimly lit room*
• Sensitivity to light and glare and double vision or multiple vision in one eye*
• Eye pain or discomfort, with certain types of glaucoma*
• Fading or yellowing of colors, halos around lights, and loss of side vision*
• Printed words that appear distorted or increasingly blurred*
• The need for increasingly bright light when reading or doing close work*
• Trouble differentiating between varying shades of light and dark*
• Trouble with night vision and halos around lights*

Eating for Your Eyes!

• Kale and other green leafy vegetables. Kale is arguably the #1 most nutrient dense food – providing more vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients (such as antioxidants) per calorie than any other common food. All leafy green vegetables are rich in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxathin to support vision.*
• Garlic and onions. Garlic and onions are rich in sulfur, which is necessary for the production of glutathione, an important antioxidant for the eyes (and the entire body) that helps improve circulation to blood vessels, which is important for good vision.*
• Grains, nuts and seeds. These foods contain some of the most complete and nutrient-rich foods you can eat, as they contain concentrated essential fatty acids, Vitamin-E, and B-vitamins which are important for optimal vision.*
• Beans and legumes. Many beans and legumes, such as lentils, are rich in important nutrients for vision, as they contain magnesium – which can help relax the veins and arteries to improve blood flow, oxygen and nutrients to the eyes.
• Fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain a multitude of vital nutrients. For example, the yellow vegetables, such as carrots and squash, contain carotenoids, where apples, broccoli and yellow onions contain quercetin – all of which are beneficial to vision.

Your eyes are no different than your muscles, your skin, or any other part of your body that naturally changes with age and may need extra attention to help maintain youthful function – so it’s important to care for your eyes, have them checked regularly (once a year after the age of 40), eat a healthy diet, and consider adding a vision support supplement to your daily routine.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have, or suspect you might have, a health problem.