The best vegetables to protect the eyes from age-related problems

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Prevent or slow down the progression of age-related macular degeneration spots will help vegetables rich in carotenoids. Carrots are at the top of the list.

As Tyler Sorensen, CEO of rebuild Your Vision, points out, eyes age just like any other part of the body. Moreover, most of the problems are related precisely to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 5.44 million people will be affected by the disease by 2050.

However, a study conducted by Harvard University showed that eating colorful vegetables reduces the risk of developing CVD. by 40%. Scientists came to this conclusion after observing more than 100,000 people over the age of 50 for 25 years.

According to Sorensen, carotenoids play one of the main roles in maintaining eye health. Carrots are considered one of the best sources of these substances. As the expert noted, just half a cup of raw carrots contains 184% of the daily value of vitamin A. Next on the list are dark leafy vegetables, as well as sweet potatoes.

Sorensen added that although some vegetables did not make the rating, they also deserve attention when it comes to eye health:

• romaine lettuce;
• peas;
• sweet bell pepper;
• broccoli;
• sweet corn.