Vitamins for good vision

Like the other organs of the body, eyes, brain and visual system needs proper nutrition to function optimally.

Visual Healthy Diet should include the following vitamins and minerals in food intake or supplementation.

Vitamin A: Vitamin A deficiencies can cause a slow adaptation to light / dark, difficulty seeing at night, red eyelids, and dry eye.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiencies can cause muscle weakness and poor structural development. Recent studies linking vitamin D deficiency with difficulties in attention and impulse control.

Calcium reduced mental capacity, hyperactivity or attention, drive, irritability, and nervousness have been associated with scattered diets deficient in calcium.

B complex vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and B12): The product of the vitamin B complex, correlates with the overall health of the neurological system. Symptoms of deficiency of B complex may also include burning eyes or dry eyes and sensitivity to light.

Vitamin C: Vitamin C deficiency has been linked to the overall health of the body's immune system. Along with B vitamins, there is evidence linking their role with care and total performance. The deficiency of vitamin C has also been linked to cataract formation and glaucoma.

Vitamin E: Studies have correlated the Vitamin E with intellectual function. Its deficiency has also been linked to macular degeneration and cataract formation.

Zinc: Zinc is essential for brain development and mental function. It is also important for the absorption of vitamin A in the body.

Sugar and caffeine effects of sugar and caffeine on attention and learning have been known for some time. Many of our most popular "processed foods? and drinks are high in refined sugars and caffeine. Labels must be read carefully, and avoid these foods.

These vitamins are necessary for optimal functioning of the visual system in a future article I will be sharing with you what food where we can take advantage of these vitamins.

Psych. Luis VillegasTerapista visual

Director dehttp: / / www.entrenamientovisual.com