Increase Your Intake Of Omega 3 For Your Eye Health

by Ruth on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 | No Comments

Research Is Proving That Increased Intake Of Omega-3 Increases Eye Health

We have known for a long time that Omega 3 benefits the eye…here is some more information for you:

Increased dietary intake of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids found to reduce the risk of pathological retinal angiogenesis

DHA is a major structural component of retinal tabs photoreceptor membranes, and it affects the permeability, fluidity and thickness of these membranes. EPA is the precursor to eicosanoids, hormone-like substances that control vasodilation/constriction (the widening/narrowing of blood vessels, the process regulates blood flow and pressure), blood coagulation and inflammation all of which affect eye health. Studies looking at the relationship of omega-3 to the prevalence of advanced macular degeneration (AMD) have also observed a protective effect.

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