This morning I attended the event, All Eyes on Orlando: A Look at Lutein sponsored by Abbot Nutrtion where we learned about the latest research regarding vision and eye health, and yes you guessed it, how nutrition plays a central role!
Two leading global researchers Lewis Rubin, MD and Billy Hammond, PhD and nutrition expert, Tara Gidus, presented in’sight’ful information and the hottest research all about eyes. I picked up lots of nuggets that I’d like to share with you all.
- it’s a carotenoid and antioxidant that cannot be made by the body and can only be found through eating certain foods
- it absorbs light that can damage the retina and protects against oxidative damage
- lutein is so important for babies as their eyes and brain are developing and it’s a critical time for them to get the right nutrition through breast milk, which means mommy needs to have a diet high in lutein
- lutein works with DHA to help improve memory, motor skills, problem solving, and verbal abilities
- even more benefits like delaying signs of aging, improving skin elasticity, and cognition
- 6 mg per day
- The average American intake is 1.5 mg and kiddos less than 10 years old consume <1 mg.
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A healthy dish to start the day!
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