{"id":9207,"date":"2022-09-25T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwatchminute.com\/?p=9207"},"modified":"2022-09-25T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T17:00:00","slug":"the-9-most-important-vitamins-for-eye-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwatchminute.com\/?p=9207","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Most Important Vitamins for Eye Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"628\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/post.healthline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/eye-vitamins-1200x628-facebook-1200x628.jpg?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1u22pos\" readability=\"16.707692307692\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your eyes are complex organs that need many different vitamins and nutrients to function properly.<\/p>\n<p>Common conditions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/type-2-diabetes\/retinopathy\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">diabetic retinopathy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/eye-health\/dry-age-related-macular-degeneration\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">age-related macular degeneration (AMD)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/glaucoma\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">glaucoma<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cataract\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">cataracts<\/a>, can impact your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Though a variety of different factors cause these conditions, nutrition seems to have an influence on all of them \u2014 at least in part. <\/p>\n<p>Here are 9 key vitamins and nutrients that help maintain eye health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"36.402347024308\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-a\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Vitamin A<\/a> plays a crucial role in vision by maintaining a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/cornea\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">cornea<\/a>, which is the outside covering of your eye. <\/p>\n<p>This vitamin is also a component of rhodopsin, a protein in your eyes that allows you to see in low light conditions (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">1<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-a-deficiency-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Vitamin A deficiency<\/a> is rare in developed countries, but if unaddressed, it can lead to a serious condition called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/eye-health\/xerophthalmia\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">xerophthalmia<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease that begins with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/vision-night-blindness\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">night blindness<\/a>. If vitamin A deficiency continues, your tear ducts and eyes can dry out. Eventually, your cornea softens, resulting in irreversible blindness (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">1<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK567744\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">2<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Vitamin A may also help protect against other eye afflictions. Some studies suggest that diets high in vitamin A may be associated with a reduced risk of cataracts and AMD (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25194611\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">3<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11438049\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">4<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/7933422\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">5<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16380590\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">6<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>For general eye health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods-high-in-vitamin-a\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">vitamin-A-rich foods<\/a> are recommended over supplements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/sweet-potatoes\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Sweet potatoes<\/a> are an excellent source, as are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/leafy-green-vegetables\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">leafy green vegetables<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/pumpkin-nutrition-review\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">pumpkins<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/bell-peppers\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">bell peppers<\/a> (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">1<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"9\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Severe vitamin A deficiency can lead to xerophthalmia, a serious condition that can result in blindness. In some studies, high amounts of vitamin A intake were associated with a reduced risk of cataracts and AMD.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"css-zya54r\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"37.204562737643\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many eye conditions are believed to be associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oxidative-stress\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">oxidative stress<\/a>, which is an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in your body (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/8895822\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">7<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18249249\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">8<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/all-about-vitamin-e\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Vitamin E<\/a> is a potent antioxidant that helps protect your cells \u2014 including your eye cells \u2014 from damage by free radicals, which are harmful, unstable molecules (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">9<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>One seven-year study in 3,640 people with AMD showed that taking 400 IU (international unit) of vitamin E and several other nutrients in a daily supplement called age-related eye disease studies (AREDS) reduced the risk of progressing to advanced stages by 25% (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11594942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">10<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, some studies suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods-high-in-vitamin-e\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">diets high in vitamin E<\/a> may help prevent age-related cataracts. However, more research is needed as some studies show no association between vitamin E and this condition (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25591715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">11<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, a diet that includes adequate vitamin E is recommended to maintain proper eye health. Some vitamin E-rich options include nuts, seeds, and cooking oils. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/salmon-nutrition-and-health-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Salmon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/12-proven-benefits-of-avocado\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">avocado<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/leafy-green-vegetables\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">leafy green vegetables<\/a> are also good sources (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminE-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">9<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"FoodData Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected food and nutrition database from the United States Department of Agriculture,Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171705\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">12<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"FoodData Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected food and nutrition database from the United States Department of Agriculture,Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175168\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">13<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"10\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin E, an antioxidant, may help protect your eyes against damaging free radicals. It\u2019s used in a daily supplement called AREDS as a potential treatment for AMD, and high amounts in your diet may be associated with a reduced risk of cataracts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"39.773353751914\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Like vitamin E, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that may protect your eyes against damaging free radicals (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">14<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C and several other nutrients are used in the supplement AREDS, which may benefit those with AMD. When taken daily, one study suggests that AREDS may reduce the risk of this condition progressing by 25% (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11594942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">10<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, vitamin C is required to make collagen, a protein that provides structure to your eye, particularly in the cornea and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/sclera\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">sclera<\/a> (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11006506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">15<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Several observational studies suggest that vitamin C may help lower your risk of developing cataracts, a condition that causes your eye to become cloudy and impairs vision (<hl-trusted-source source=\"American Journal of Clinical Nutrition\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/69\/6\/1086\/4714888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">16<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>For example, one observational study showed a 75% reduced risk of developing cataracts when the daily vitamin C intake was above 490 mg, compared to 125 mg or less (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1985409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">17<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Another study found that regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-c-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">vitamin C supplements<\/a> may reduce the risk of cataracts by 45% (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/1392884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">18<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/citrus-fruit-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Citrus<\/a> and tropical fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-proven-benefits-of-kale\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">kale<\/a> contain particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-c-foods\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">high amounts of vitamin C<\/a>, making them great options to boost your daily intake (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminC-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">14<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"FoodData Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected food and nutrition database from the United States Department of Agriculture,Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168421\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">19<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"6.7185929648241\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C forms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/collagen\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">collagen<\/a>, a protein that provides structure to your eyes. Observational studies suggest that this vitamin may protect against cataracts and help prevent the progression of AMD.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"css-zya54r\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"23.195928753181\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Researchers have also studied several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/vitamin-b-complex\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">B vitamins<\/a> for their impact on eye health, particularly vitamins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-b6-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">B6<\/a>, B9, and B12. <\/p>\n<p>This combination of vitamins can lower levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/homocysteine-levels\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">homocysteine<\/a>, a protein in your body that may be associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/inflammation\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">inflammation<\/a> and an increased risk of developing AMD (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4508850\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">20<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>A clinical study in women demonstrated a 34% reduced risk of developing AMD while taking 1,000 mcg of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-b12-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">vitamin B12<\/a> along with vitamins B6 and B9 (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19237716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">21<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>However, more research is needed to confirm the benefits of these supplements. In addition, it\u2019s unclear if increasing your intake of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-b12-foods\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">vitamin B-rich foods<\/a> would have similar effects. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"8\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The combination of vitamins B6, B9, and B12 may help reduce your risk of developing AMD by lowering your homocysteine levels.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"30.167791706847\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another B vitamin studied in relation to eye health is riboflavin (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/vitamin-watch-what-does-b2-do\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">vitamin B2<\/a>). As an antioxidant, riboflavin has the potential to reduce oxidative stress in your body, including your eyes (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7037471\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">22<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>In particular, scientists are studying riboflavin\u2019s potential to prevent cataracts, as prolonged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/symptoms-of-vitamin-b-deficiency\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">riboflavin deficiency<\/a> may lead to this condition. Interestingly, many individuals with cataracts also are deficient in this antioxidant (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">23<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/7234715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">24<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>One study found a 31\u201351% decreased risk of cataract development when participants\u2019 diets included 1.6\u20132.2 mg of riboflavin per day, compared to .08 mg per day (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/7840110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">25<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Health authorities recommend consuming 1.1\u20131.3 mg of riboflavin per day. It\u2019s usually easy to achieve this amount, as many foods are high in riboflavin. Some examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/9-benefits-oats-oatmeal\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">oats<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/milk\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">milk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/7-benefits-of-yogurt\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">yogurt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/beef\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">beef<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/fortified-cereal\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">fortified cereals<\/a> (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">23<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"7\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As an antioxidant, riboflavin may protect against damaging free radicals in your eyes. Diets high in riboflavin have been associated with a reduced risk of developing cataracts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"40.818405916187\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The main function of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/niacin-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">niacin (vitamin B3)<\/a> in your body is to help convert food into energy. It can also act as an antioxidant (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Niacin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">26<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Recently, studies have suggested that niacin may play a role in the prevention of glaucoma, a condition in which the optic nerve of your eye becomes damaged (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8709149\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">27<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>For example, an observational study on the nutrient consumption of Korean adults and their risk for glaucoma found an association between low dietary intake of niacin and this condition (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29565276\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">28<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, an animal study showed that high doses of niacin supplements were effective in preventing glaucoma (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28209901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">29<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Overall, more research on the potential link between niacin and glaucoma is needed.<\/p>\n<p>Supplements should be used with caution. When consumed in high amounts of 1.5\u20135 grams per day, niacin may pose adverse effects to the eyes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hazy-vision\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">blurred vision<\/a>, macular damage, and inflammation of the cornea (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK114310\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">30<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4458328\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">31<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>However, there is no evidence that consuming foods naturally high in niacin has any adverse effects. Some food sources include beef, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-chicken-good-for-you\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">poultry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/11-health-benefits-of-fish\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">fish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/are-mushrooms-good-for-you\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">mushrooms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/peanuts\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">peanuts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/legumes-good-or-bad\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">legumes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"7\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Studies suggest that niacin may prevent the development of glaucoma, but supplements should be used with caution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"css-zya54r\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"36.585829072316\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/lutein-and-zeaxanthin\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Lutein and zeaxanthin<\/a> are part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/carotenoids\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">carotenoid<\/a> family, a group of beneficial compounds synthesized by plants. <\/p>\n<p>Both of these carotenoids can be found in the macula and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/retina\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">retina<\/a> of your eyes, where they help filter potentially harmful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-is-blue-light\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">blue light<\/a>, protecting your eyes from damage (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22465791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">32<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Several studies suggest that these plant compounds may prevent cataracts and prevent or slow the progression of AMD (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25515572\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">33<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28425969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">34<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>A randomized, controlled study found potential benefits of lutein for people with cataracts. Over two years, those taking supplements containing 15 mg of lutein three times per week experienced improvements in vision (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12507634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">35<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Recommended daily intakes and safe supplemental doses have not been established for these compounds. However, up to 20 mg of lutein per day for 2 years has been used in studies without adverse effects (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5715043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">36<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, supplements may not be necessary. As little as 6 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin may yield benefits, and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables naturally provides this amount. Cooked spinach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-proven-benefits-of-kale\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">kale<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/collard-greens-benefits\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">collard greens<\/a> are particularly high in these carotenoids (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5715043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">36<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"8\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lutein and zeaxanthin are beneficial plant compounds that may help prevent AMD and cataracts. No recommended daily intakes have been established, but a diet high in fruits and vegetables can provide plenty of these nutrients.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"32.393355209188\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/a> are a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/polyunsaturated-fat\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">polyunsaturated fat<\/a>. The cell membranes of your retina contain a high concentration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/dha-docosahexaenoic-acid\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)<\/a>, a particular type of omega-3 (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3206354\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">37<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Besides helping form the cells of your eye, omega-3 fats have anti-inflammatory properties, which may play a role in the prevention of diabetic retinopathy.<\/p>\n<p>A review of 31 studies suggested that diets high in oily fish \u2014 such as the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Mediterranean diet<\/a> \u2014 may protect against diabetic retinopathy. Although these findings need to be corroborated with more research, they imply that fatty acids may be responsible (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5764236\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">38<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>Omega-3 fats may also benefit individuals with dry eye disease by helping them produce more tears. With this condition, a lack of tears causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dry-eye-syndrome\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">dryness<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/why-do-my-eyes-hurt\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">discomfort<\/a>, and occasional blurry vision (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3206354\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">37<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3874521\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">39<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30702470\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">40<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>To increase omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, include rich sources such as fish, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/benefits-of-flaxseeds\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">flaxseed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/chia-seeds\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">chia seeds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-soy-bad-for-you\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">soy<\/a>, and nuts. Omega-3s can also be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/healthy-cooking-oils\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">cooking oils<\/a> such as canola and olive oil (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">41<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"6\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and may help prevent diabetic retinopathy when included in your diet. These fats may also aid those with dry eye disease.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"34.22966507177\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/thiamine-deficiency-symptoms\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">Thiamine<\/a>, or vitamin B1, plays a role in proper cell function and converting food into energy (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Thiamin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">42<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possibly effective at reducing the risk of cataracts (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10711880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">43<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>, <hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15824226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">44<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>An observational study of 2,900 people in Australia suggests that a diet high in thiamine reduces your risk of developing cataracts by 40%. This study also indicates that protein, vitamin A, niacin, and riboflavin may protect against cataracts (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10711880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">43<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, thiamine has been proposed as a potential treatment for the early stages of diabetic retinopathy.<\/p>\n<p>A clinical study found that 100 mg of thiamine taken three times daily reduced the amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/albumin-serum\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">albumin<\/a> in urine \u2014 an indication of diabetic retinopathy in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/type-2-diabetes\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">type 2 diabetes<\/a> (<hl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19057893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">45<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>). <\/p>\n<p>Food sources of thiamine include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/9-benefits-of-whole-grains\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">whole grains<\/a>, meat, and fish. In addition, thiamine is often added to foods like breakfast cereals, bread, and pasta (<hl-trusted-source source=\"National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Thiamin-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">42<\/a><\/hl-trusted-source>).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\" readability=\"6\"><p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diets high in thiamine have been associated with a reduced risk of developing cataracts. Supplements have also been proposed as a way to treat diabetic retinopathy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\" readability=\"15.881838074398\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Research suggests that certain vitamins and nutrients may help prevent or slow the progression of several different eye conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Supplements may be beneficial if you suspect you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-deficiency\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">missing any of these vitamins<\/a> in your diet.<\/p>\n<p>However, eating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/healthy-eating-for-beginners\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">nutrient-dense diet<\/a> rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/food-nutrition\/healthy-fats-guidelines\" class=\"content-link css-5r4717\">healthy fats<\/a> will provide you with all the nutrients your eyes \u2014 and the rest of your body \u2014 need for optimal health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your eyes are complex organs that need many different vitamins and nutrients to function properly. 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