Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is critical to the health of the entire body. This is especially true for maintaining good vision and healthy eyes, but no reasonable amount of fresh produce consumed can meet the daily requirements of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-Zeaxanthin. These three nutrients are vital to the proper functioning in the macula of the retina.
Natural food sources of Lutein and Zeaxanthin include dark green vegetables: collard greens, turnip greens, broccoli, romaine lettuce, kale, Brussels sprouts, green garden peas, and spinach. These foods can be expensive purchased in their whole form on a daily basis, and one must consume large amounts to meet the basic Lutein requirements. For many, taking a dietary supplement will fill in the gaps in the diet and provide the person with adequate Lutein and other carotenoids. Supplements are a convenient method to fulfil the daily nutritional needs for eye health without eating like a rabbit. Compare the cost of supplements to that of purchasing foods for your nutritional needs in the chart below:
For between $1 and $3 per day, an ocular health supplement will provide the needed nutrients for eye health and function. For optimal effect, choose supplements containing all three of the needed nutrients: Zeaxanthin, Meso-Zeaxanthin, and Lutein. The supplements are smaller, less costly and easier to take than crates of green vegetables.
Even for those who have found the perfect formula for getting the correct amount of eye-health nutrients from food, such a method would require a strict diet which would be difficult to follow for life. Maintaining a healthy diet is not a sprint which will end after a week or two. To make a lifelong commitment to changing dietary habits for better ocular health, a supplement with Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin will insure against any changes in habit or diet. Such supplements are simple to incorporate into a daily routine without the high cost and time of purchasing, preparing and cooking whole fruits and vegetables.
