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So this post is for the UK only! If you want the US shortlist, click here. I am excited about the positive benefits saffron supplements have on the eyes. I have taken a Saffron supplement and feel it has had a good effect on my eyes (I explain more below). There has been some research … Read more3 Of The Best Saffron Supplements For The Eyes [UK Only]
Until quite recently it was thought that only fish oil would provide you with sufficient amounts of Omega 3. Many plant based products with Omega 3 did not have the right acids (EPA and DHA) and the body could not convert well the acid (ALA) they did have into the ones the body needed. But … Read moreBest Plant Based Omega 3 Supplement For Eyes [Fish Free]
Dry eye is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition. You can read about the possible causes here. Yes, there are over the counter ‘remedies’ like eye drops but these often only provide temporary relief. So is there a long-term solution? Will fish oil help with dry eyes? Fish oil (or the Omega 3 fatty acids … Read moreDoes Fish Oil Help With Dry Eyes?
I wrote in a previous post here at betterdistancevision.com that when selecting a supplement, we need to be looking out for ones that contain lutein, zeaxantin and meso-zeaxanthin. Why? Because they are the compounds needed to support the macular at the back of the eye. The macular provides your central vision. So vital to keep … Read moreBest Supplements For Eyes: The UK Shortlist.
It seems not a week goes by when another fantastical claim is made about this or that super food or supplement. Then the next week, that claim is totally debunked. Some other food or supplement then becomes the number one healthy option. Very recently the Advertising Standards Authority (in the UK) told a supplements’ manufacturer … Read moreWhat Is The Best Eye Supplement: The U.S Shortlist
Saffron is the new super food for the eyes. OK, super spice to be precise. I looked at its benefits for the eyes in a previous post (which you can read here). In summary, limited research found saffron had amazing beneficial effects on those suffering from Age Related Macular Degeneration. At a cellular level, it … Read more5 Of The Best Saffron Supplements For The Eyes [A Review]
Recently saffron has become regarded as the super food for the eyes. If you look up eye supplements on Amazon.com or other sites, you are bound to find some containing saffron. However, it is very easy to get carried away with the hype without looking carefully into whether there is any scientific basis for this … Read moreWhat Are The Benefits Of Saffron Supplements For The Eyes?
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that is becoming more well known these days. With an ever growing aging population, it is clear why this age related eye condition is having an effect on an ever wider section of society. The idea of developing macular degeneration fills me with dread. I’m sure … Read moreWhat Is The Best Eye Supplement For Macular Degeneration in 2019?
Do you sometimes get redness, an itching feeling or a feeling that there is something in your eyes? Well, chances are you are suffering from what is called ‘dry eye’. Although strangely, you can also suffer from this condition if your eyes become watery (but as it is only water, your eyes lack lubrication). Better … Read moreWhat Is The Cause Of Dry Eye Syndrome And What Are The Remedies?
As you age, unfortunately the body doesn’t function as well as it did in its younger days. The eyes, as part of the body, are no exception. It is a scary prospect that you could be left blind by one of the aging eyesight problems or at least left with severely restricted sight. So much … Read more3 Aging Eyesight Problems And What Can Be Done
