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Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Better Vision

November 08, 2014

Nutrition plays an essential role in determining the quality of our health. For example, certain foods rich in antioxidants such as Kale and Broccoli also consist of Indole 3 Carbinol (a compound found in green vegetables that fights against the growth of cancer cells). Omega 3 Fatty acids assists the body in reducing the risk of various health conditions and diseases such as certain types of cancer, macular degeneration, high blood pressure, cholesterol, joint pain, inflammation, ADHD, autoimmune diseases and depression to name a few.

The American diet is higher in the bad fats known as Omega 6's such as junk food, fried foods and vegetable cooking oils. However,we don't eat enough of the Omega 3 Fatty acids; the good fats that are essential in promoting general health. Of equal importance, Omega 3's also play a significant role in promoting and protecting our eye health.

There are basically 3 various forms of Omega 3 Fatty acids. EPA, DHA and ALA. EPA and DHA are far much more easily absorbed in the body than ALA that is a plant - based form of Omega 3's such as nuts and soybeans. Foods sources of the more easily absorbed form of Omega 3's are primarily found in fish such as Halibut, Mackerel, Tuna, Sardines and Salmon, to name a few. You can also derive your source of this nutrient from an Omega 3 nutritional supplement. When selecting an Omega 3 Fatty acid Supplement ensure that it consist of both EPA and DHA forms as these are easier for the body to absorb. Consult your physician before taking such a supplement if you are taking prescription medications as some of these may interact negatively with Omega supplements. Omega 3's serve a useful purpose in the prevention of vision conditions and age related eye diseases. Therefore, here are a few of the benefits of Omega 3's in improving eyesight and protecting your eye health.

May Reduce Risk of ARMD( Age Related Macular Degeneration:According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Omega 3's can assist in improving the health of the Macular. This particular part of the eye is responsible for promoting visual acuity (the sharpness of eyesight). This is helpful in improving eyesight for essential activities that you engage in such as reading and driving. With regard to its effects on the Macular, researchers from the Center For Eye Research in Australia at the University of Melbourne, have found that a diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of the age related vision disorder, Macular Degeneration by 40%.

Dry Eye Relief: A recent study conducted by Thera Tears Nutrition, advanced vision research, Woburn Mass, measured the effects of Omega -3 supplementation on 36 patients diagnosed with dry eye. The patients selected were tested for tear break up time (the time required for dry spots to appear on the corneal surface after blinking and corneal staining. Of the 36 patients 70% saw a complete elimination of symptoms related to dry eye. The study concluded that the Omega 3 Supplementation actually resulted in a natural increase in tear production.

Omega 3 fatty acids is a potent nutrient that promotes your general health. It also provides nutritional safeguards for your eye health that reduces your risk for vision conditions and age related vision disorders such as macular degeneration and dry eye. Ultimately, it provides a source of good fat that protects your eye health and sustains its ability to function in a normal, natural and efficient manner.

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