Natural "Vision Cocktail" Saves Eyesight
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted October 16, 2023
When battling vision loss, you can practically SEE your independence being stolen from you. And as your eyesight fades, so does your quality of life.
Even worse, if age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the cause, it’s pretty much guaranteed to get worse.
But that’s not always the case. Because natural medicine has a little secret up its sleeve that Big Pharma doesn’t.
It’s a potent “vision cocktail” that could save your sight.
And scientists say they’ve uncovered a way to SUPERCHARGE its benefits.
If you’re losing your eyesight to AMD, there’s a safe and easy solution that could…
- slow the macular degeneration
- help preserve your vision
- maintain your independence
…all at the same time.
You might’ve even heard of this proven “vision cocktail” before. After all, I’ve talked about it right here in Living Well Daily.
But you might NOT know that researchers uncovered a way to make this science-backed approach even MORE effective than before.
The AREDS 2 formula is a blend of nutrients proven to slow AMD and preserve vision, in some cases indefinitely.
It contains:
- 500 mg of vitamin C
- 180 mg of vitamin E
- 10 mg of lutein
- 2 mg of zeaxanthin
- 80 mg zinc
- 2 mg copper
This potent mix works great for most people, preserving their vision. But as with all treatments, it’s more successful for some than others.
And that’s what makes this additional research so vital. Because it reveals the likely difference between the two groups. And it comes down to their diet.
Specifically, sticking closer to a Mediterranean-style diet is linked to a slowing of something called geographic atrophy. It’s a key measure of macular degeneration progression.
But even better, the study breaks down which components of the Mediterranean diet have the most significant impact on AMD patients taking the AREDS 2 formula.
Topping the list was FRUIT.
The Mediterranean diet is loaded with fresh produce. And fruit is a top source of the carotenoids needed for good vision and general eye health.
When researchers dug into the data, they found that the folks who ate the most got the biggest impact from AREDS 2.
The study also named three other Mediterranean staples that could help you fight back against macular degeneration…
- limit your red meat (I believe ultra-processed meats are the TRUE villain here)
- keep alcohol consumption moderate, and
- eat more monounsaturated fatty acids (found in olives, nuts, etc.)
Along with saving your eyes, these same healthy foods can help protect your heart, blood vessels, brain, and more.
P.S. STOP vision damage with THIS tasty treat.
Source:
“Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and Geographic Atrophy Enlargement Rate: Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Report 29.” Ophthalmol Retina. 2022 Apr 4:S2468-6530(22)00152-X. doi: 10.1016/j.oret.2022.03.022.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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