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Eye Problems

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* [[Bilberry]] is primarily used for eye conditions and to strengthen blood vessels
* Blueberries (and their European cousins, bilberries) have positive effects on visual acuity and the prevention of [[Macular Degeneration]].
* [[Marine Phytoplankton ]] : its high antioxidant content helps improve eyesight.* [[Astaxanthin ]] is a red pigment found in different strains of algae, phytoplankton and plants and is extremely beneficial for your eyes.
* [[Ginkgo Biloba]] helps in the treatment of eye and ear disorders.
* [[cornflower]] has various applications. It has soothing and antiseptic effects and is used under the form of poultices in cases of [[conjunctivitis]], irritations and inflammations of eye lids.
* Adding grapes to your diet may be able to protect your eyes in old age.
* [[Lycopene]] is a high-powered antioxidant that comes from tomatoes. Along with lutien and zeaxanthin this natural supplement can also protect your cells and tissues from free radical damage. Scientific evidence has demonstrated the protective effects of dietary tomatoes on the oxidative stress in the retinal pigment epithelium.
* Dried [[figs]] are at the top of the dried fruit list for phenol antioxidant levels. Fruit antioxidants have demonstrated higher eye health benefits than vegetable antioxidants, including carrots, even offering protection against age related macular degeneration (ARMD), the leading cause of blindness.
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