CUTTING- EDGE SCIENCE
August | 2020
Carotenoids
Daily requirement
Food source
Amount per
100 g (mg)
minimum
maximum
β - carotene, mg
5
10
Carrots, brier,
horseradish
(Sorrel)
9
Lycopene, mg
5
10
Tomatoes,
papaya
0,9-4,2
Lutein, mg
5
10
Cabbage,
spinach
10-15
Zeaxanthin, mg
1
3
Pepper, corn,
persimmon
0,3-1,6
For pathologies associated with antioxidant deficiency, based on the results of general
clinical studies, develop clear preventive recommendations
First, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially cabbage, carrots, nectarines, lemons,
and dates. Clinical studies have shown that consistent intake of antioxidant-rich foods
can prevent up to 40% of AMD and cardiovascular disease.
Secondly, quit smoking tobacco products (cigarettes). The incidence of AMD among
nonsmokers is 4: 1 compared to smokers. For example, every year in the UK, about
60,000 people (especially over 60 years of age) contract AMD as a result of smoking,
and 30% of patients become completely blind from complications of degenerative eye
diseases. These statistics show that smoking is a socially dangerous habit.
Third, wear sunglasses from the sun. Light rays of short wavelength, which provide
the blue color of the ultraviolet rays of the sun, have a reactive, cumulative and
phototoxic effect on the macular zone of the retina, which leads to a rapid depletion of
antioxidant reserves. The use of sunglasses in the afternoon significantly stops the
development of the "dry" - "atrophic" form of AMD .
Fourth, regular consumption of fish meat.
Studies have shown that fish meat contains omega-3s, unsaturated fatty acids and
essential amino acids. It is advisable to consume fish products in the diet at least 2 times
a week for the normal functioning of physiological processes in the body. As a result, the
risk of developing degenerative retinal diseases is reduced by 2-2.5 times.
Fifth, lower consumption of animal fat-containing foods also reduces the development
of eye diseases and cardiovascular diseases at the same time, since saturated fat and
cholesterol in animal fat reduce the inner diameter of the capillaries, then leads to the
development of local hypoxic-ischemic processes.
Sixth, regular use of multivitamins or multivitamins as recommended by your
doctor. Vitamin complexes and biologically active additives play an important role in
overcoming the deficiency of substrates in the body.
Seventh, the use of special drugs that improve visual function can shorten the period
of treatment and rehabilitation. The use of antioxidant preservatives in the form of
tablets, capsules and eye drops has been proven in many clinical experiments to increase
the effectiveness of preventive and therapeutic processes in diseases such as AMD ,
POAG and diabetic retinopathy. The most popular of these drugs is AREDS (Age-
Related Eye Disease Research), which contains many ingredients (500 mg vitamin C,
400 IU vitamin E, 10 mg lutein, 2 mg zeaxanthin, 80 mg rux, 2 mg copper). In
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