Here's Looking at Lutein!

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Here's Looking at Lutein!If you or someone you know is getting on in years, I suggest taking lutein. There is very good evidence that the lutein in food helps protect against cataracts and macular degeneration, which are common, age-related eye disorders. Lutein and another carotenoid, zeaxanthin, form the yellow pigment of the retina and absorb blue light, a harmful component of sunlight. Lutein is one of the yellow and orange pigments found in many fruits and vegetables, including mangoes, sweet potatoes, watermelon, carrots, squash, tomatoes and dark, leafy greens (such as kale, collards and bok choy). The best thing you can do to prevent eye disorders is to make sure that your diet contains lots of lutein-rich fruits and vegetables. In addition to the ones listed above, you can get zeaxanthin in orange bell peppers, oranges and honeydew melon. I recommend eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Visit the Healthy Kitchen

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