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HysteryDiagnosis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 08:52 AM
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The eyes have it
http://www.lef.org/whatshot/#vesu

Lutein and zeaxanthin help prevent cataracts

The carotenoid xanthophylls lutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to offer protection from age-related macular degeneration, a disease of the eye that can lead to blindness. Now researchers at Ohio State University have revealed that the nutrients can also help prevent cataracts.

In the current study, reported in the December 2004 issue of the Journal of Nutrition, human eye cells were treated with several concentrations of lutein, zeaxanthin or vitamin E, and exposed to ten seconds of ultraviolet-beta radiation (UVB). Ultraviolet-beta radiation is a wavelength of sunlight that is believed to be responsible for cataract formation. An additional group of cells was not pretreated.
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 09:53 AM
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1. I'll let my opthamologist know about this link
as she is a holistic physician as well, and uses vitamins and mineral supplements as a first choice for treatment of ailments.
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-18-04 12:23 PM
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2. checkout the new special ocular vitamins; my eye care
professional highly recommends them for anyone over 45
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