Do I think eye supplements really work?  Yes….Yes…. and YES!  At least for myself this is the case. 

Last week I was in a local market at the check out, and the clerk was not able to read a barcode on an item that was not scanning properly.   She tried several times, and then she called over the bagger, who also tried several times.  By this time others in the line behind were getting a little restless.   I finally said, “Would you like me to read it for you?”   She quickly replied yes and handed me the item.  Now mind you, both of these people were younger than me, so I was not 100% sure I would be able to read this barcode.   I read it, and knew it was due to the fact that I have been taking Zeaxanthin with Lutein (antioxidants) for years! 

I am a bit obsessive at times, at trying to prevent something before it happens in life.  This can be good or bad, as much of our lives are out of our control.  However, it seems to have worked or helped greatly with my close up vision over the years.  Presbyopia is the gradual loss of near vision caused by aging.  This usually happens around the age of 40 for people.   I started taking the eye supplement many years ago.  I don’t think it can necessarily restore close up vision,  but it sure does help prevent it from getting too bad.  Needless to say, I will always keep this supplement in my arsenal of biohacking weapons. 

Lutein and zeaxanthin filter harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and help protect and maintain healthy cells in the eyes.  Unfortunately the human body does not make these two carotenoids it needs.  The places to find these anti-oxidants are in green leafy vegetables as well as orange and yellow fruits.  Unfortunately today, most of our diets to not get us even close to the amounts we need, to make a sustainable difference. 

I know it works because I have seen it in action, but there is also a lot of evidence today through Age-Related Eye Disease Studies ( AREDS) and the National Eye Institute that show the benefits of this supplement.  The evidence shows that taking it everyday can also reduce the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. 

The eyes are the windows to our soul……who doesn’t want the best possible vision the rest of your life?

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