How Important is your Macular Pigment?

The macular pigment is a tiny yellow spot which sits on the retina - and especially the fovea located at the center of your macula. The fovea is responsible for our sharpest detailed vision and for color vision.

Here are a couple of things to know about the MP:

√ The MP is made up of several pigments or carotenoids which are phytochemicals found in plants

√ It is responsible for protecting the eye from the harmful effects of free radicals

√ It is responsible for protecting the eye from the damaging effects of blue light

√ MP density is diet related and is built up by foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin.

√ MP can be increased through diet and/or supplementation

There are several research studies looking at

1. Macular pigment and the prevention of macular degeneration

2. The role of MP in the development and progression of age related macular degeneration.

To learn more about how you can take care of your MP and what foods and supplements help to build it click here:

Macular Pigment

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Leslie Degner, RN, BSN

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