General Eye Health

You might have heard of lutein and zeaxanthin when browsing eye health supplements, but do you really understand what they are? These protective antioxidants play a key role specific to the retina of your eye, and a plethora of studies have investigated their potential as treatments for eye diseases caused by oxidative stress. We’ll take a look at what lutein and zeaxanthin actually are, how they’re absorbed by your body, and examine the evidence surrounding their use in protecting against diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Table of Contents What are Lutein and Zeaxanthin? What do Lutein and...

Everyone knows that too much sugar is bad for you, but most of us have no clue how high sugar levels make a difference to our health. - especially the health of our eyes. Understanding glycation allows us to make lifestyle changes that protect our health and help prevent chronic eye conditions. Table of Contents Introduction What is Glycation? How Can Glycation Affect Our General Health? How Can Glycation Affect Our Eyes? What Can We Do To Reduce Glycation? 1. Use different cooking methods 2. Limit foods high in AGEs 3. Incorporate more antioxidants into your diet 4. Get active!...

Grapes are a nutritious and delicious treat option for part of a balanced diet. Their seeds are high in antioxidants, and recent research suggests supplements formulated from grape seeds might help protect eyes from conditions related to ageing, UV damage, and pollutant exposure. With the research in its infancy, it’s easy to be sceptical of these claims. We’ve analysed the latest research on grape seed extract so you can decide whether it could make a difference to your eye health.  Table of Contents Introduction What is grape seed extract? Why do we need antioxidants like proanthocyanidins? How is Grape Seed...

Are you worried about the effect of ageing on your appearance and visual acuity? Collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in the body, is linked to both of these age-associated degenerative processes. We've taken a look at the latest research on the links between ageing collagen and eye disease, and evaluated whether there are any steps you can take to prevent your collagen deteriorating, backed by science. Table of Contents Introduction What is collagen? How Collagen May Deteriorate as we Age Collagen aggregation with age: What causes collagen aggregation? Other Causes of Collagen Damage How Does Damaged Collagen Affect...