Omega-3 Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that the body cannot produce on its own and must be obtained through diet or supplements. These healthy fats play a…
Holy Guacamole!
Avocados are a rich source of oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, which has shown anti-inflammatory and immune modulating benefits. Oleic acid has also shown that it may be…
Soothe Dry Eye
Dry eye(DE) affects approximately 5-50% of select populations. It is most prevalent in women. There are multiple causes of DE. The tear film in the eye is made up of…
Protect Your Eyes
Eyes are one of the most important organs to keep healthy for enjoying life. From a nutritional and a biochemical standpoint both good function and avoiding risk factors should be…
Omega-3 Fats May Improve Dry Eye Syndrome
Omega-3 fats may improve dry eye syndrome, according to newly published research. Omega-3 fats are found in the eye and the study looked to see if they had a role…
Dry Eyes & GLA
Chronic dry eye can be a frustrating problem and eye drops can only provide so much relief. Research has been done to see how nutrition plays a role in the…
Support Your Eyes
Homocysteine can do damage in a variety of ways. The B vitamins folate, B6 and B12 help to keep levels of homocysteine low. We have previously written about the negative…
Keep Your Vision Sharp With Lutein
Do you avoid driving after dark because your concerned about your night vision? There maybe some good news for you. A new study looked into whether or not lutein could…
