Macular Degeneration Antioxidants
Cause of Macular Degeneration"Almost every single one of the risk factors we have for macular degeneration can be linked to free radicals." Lylas Mogk, M.D. Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of Michigan.
Many of the risk factors causes of macular degeneration that contribute to the development of AMD can be tied to free radicals and the damage they cause. 
Causes such as:sunlight, smoking, and environmental toxins, all result in free radical damage which are especially toxic to our eyes and to the rest of our body. Click here to learn more: Antioxidant and Free Radicals Antioxidant Benefits to the Macula
How do macular degeneration antioxidants help? Antioxidants supply the missing electron that is needed to balance the free radical so that the cell is neutralized and now unable to cause damage and injury to healthy cells and tissue.
Antioxidants are a powerful, silent weapon working to protect our cells and our bodies from inflammation, degenerative diseases, cancer and macular degeneration. Click here to read more: Benefits of Antioxidants Antioxidant Rich FoodsThe next question we must ask is, what antioxidant rich foods should I incorporate into my diet and/or do I need macular degeneration antioxidant supplements?Listed here are the main antioxidants and how to get them in your diet: Beta-carotene is found in... 
apricots, carrots, mango, kiwi, red peppers, squash, aspagagus and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin C is found in... broccoli, oranges, kiwi, cabbage, red peppers, turnips Vitamin E is found in...
almonds, wheat germ oil, corn oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, turnip greens, mango
Selenium Zinc
Copper is found in Pecans, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts & Brazil nuts Lutein is one of the antioxidants you may not be getting enough of. Click here for a list of antioxidant foods:
Antioxidant Rich Foods
Antioxidant Fruits
Antioxidant fruits provide protection from free radical damage. There are many benefits to eating fruits high in antioxidants over supplementing with a single, isolated antioxidants. They are:1) Provide many cofactors and combination of nutrients that offer more protection than a single, isolated nutrient. 2) Offer a slow release and steady and more sustained protective effect. Supplements often result in a brief spike in blood plasma antioxidant levels. To read more and to see a list of fruits high in antioxidants click here:
Antioxidant Fruits
Blueberries Health Benefits
Blueberries are one of the best macular degeneration antioxidants. USDA scientists Dr. Ronald Prior and Dr. Guohua Cao have demonstrated that blueberries contain the highest antioxidant capacity of the 40 different fruits and vegetables tested."The antioxidant characteristics in blueberries appear to be due largely to anthocyanins," said Dr. Prior, whose has been a key researcher in the role of antioxidants. Wild blueberries contain one of the highest anthocyanin levels of berries commercially available in North America. To learn more about the antioxidant health benefits of blueberries click here:
Blueberries Health Benefits
Goji FruitGoji fruit are berries that benefit the macula as a result of their high antioxidant compounds, including zeaxanthin.Zeaxanthin, along with lutein, make up the macular pigment, which protects our eyes from the harmful effects of light. Although there are a lot of claims as to goji berries benefits that may be hard to verify, one thing is sure - they are full of great nutrition. To learn more click here: Goji Fruit Dark Chocolate Antioxidant
You may be surprised as I was to find out all the benefits of dark chocolate. But just like other fruits and vegetables, dark chocolate comes from a plant - the cocoa tree which produces pods filled with cocoa beans.
Cocoa is a rich source of flavonoids which has many antioxidant properties. To read more go to:
Dark Chocolate Antioxidant
Antioxidant Health SupplementThe body can make some needed antioxidants such ascoenzyme Q10, melatonin, and glutathione, ... while other antioxidants we must get from food or nutritional supplements. Antioxidant rich foods and/or antioxidant supplements are the heroes in this battle. Due to poor soil conditions, early harvesting, storage, and genetically modified foods, it may not be possible to get all the antioxidant protection we need from our food. Click here if you would like to read more: Antioxidant Health Supplement Antioxidant TherapyAntioxidant therapy is used by many people and supported by research as a means toprevent macular degeneration or delay the onset of age related macular degeneration or to slow its progression. To read more click here:
Antioxidant Therapy
Lutein for Macular Degeneration
The best known macular degeneration antioxidants are lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein is found in some of the less popular vegetables, such as:
√ kale √ collard greens √ Swiss chard √ spinach
There is strong evidence to support that you will want to consider incorporating these antioxidant rich foods in your diet. Click here to find out why this nutrient is so vital to your vision:
Lutein for Macular Degneration
Zeaxanthin Benefits Your Eyes
Zeaxanthin is another pigment found in the retina that helps to protect our vision.
The
macular pigment
provides protection to the retina from the damaging free radicals of sunlight.
The cone cells , which are responsible for detailed central vision, have a high concentration of zeaxanthin. Low levels of macular pigment are often found in eyes with age related macular degeneration (AMD) and in those with risk factors for AMD. Now you can understand why it is so important to include this antioxidant in your diet. Many of you have probably heard of the popular goji juice - it is one way to get more zeaxanthin in your diet. Click here for more food ideas:
Zeaxanthin
Antioxidant Berry
Most of you have heard about the antioxidant benefits of berries such as the blueberry, the goji berry, and the bilberry. There is some strong evidence that indeed these berries may benefit our vision. They are rich in macular degeneration antioxidants and should be incorporated into your diet. To read more click here:
Antioxidant Berry
Green Tea Antioxidants
Green tea antioxidants benefit the body in many ways. If you are seeking to prevent or slow the progression of age related macular degeneration it is important to incorporate beverages and foods high in antioxidants into your daily diet. What is the best tea to buy to benefit from green tea antioxidants and is there any difference in the variety of brands? To learn more about what green tea will benefit you the most click here:
Green Tea Antioxidants
Antioxidant Research
There is no shortage of studies on macular degeneration antioxidants and their role in macular degeneration prevention and treatment.
In fact currently you will find over 10 studies at the National Institute of Health website regarding antioxidants and macular degeneration. Several studies have been completed with promising results using antioxidants for the prevention and treatment of AMD. Click here to read more:
Antioxidant Research
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