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#34. Eye Health—How to See our Way to Better Health

Health Unveiled with Dr. Dan

English - July 18, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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#35. Episode Summary:In this episode Dr. Dan talks about different science-based strategies to support eye health.Topics discussed are as follows:Eye Health  Compounds that can support eye healthWhat can we do to protect our visionWhat to look for in an eye health supplementFuture outlook and summary Episode References:Statistics on are related macular degeneration (AMD): https://nei.nih.gov/eyedata/amdExcess sugar intake can accelerate cataract formation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27242920Omega-3 supplementation greatly improves dry eye symptoms: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30702470Lutein and zeaxanthin can support eye health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27431371Details regarding the Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10588299Smoking and hypertension increase risk for AMD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11097601Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids decreases risk for AMD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18779490Beta-carotene supplementation can increase cancer risk in smokers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29885291 AREDS2 trial details: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22840421Increased calcium intake in women can decrease risk for AMD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30896764Use of blue-light filtering lenses does not support health of the macula: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30789642