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EGGS CONTAIN
ANTIOXIDANTS THAT ARE
BENEFICIAL FOR THE EYES

We've all known about the health advantages of eggs
and how they're packed with vitamins and minerals
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Consuming eggs on a regular basis can help to
avoid eye problems such as cataracts
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LUTEIN, AN ANTIOXIDANT
Eggs contain lutein, a natural component in the carotenoid
family that has been linked to better vision
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The most recognized association is that
between lutein and eye health
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Lutein may
also help to slow the rate of cognitive decline, lower the
chance of acquiring some forms of cancer, and improve
heart health
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Making sure you consume enough lutein is critical for

maintaining excellent eyesight and lowering your risk of
age-related macular degeneration, the primary cause of
blindness and visual impairment
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According to one study, eating an
average of 1
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38 mg of
lutein) boosted blood lutein levels by over 30% over the
course of a month
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This high bioavailability offers
individuals with additional biological effects at smaller
lutein intakes, making it easier to ingest what is
considered a healthy lutein intake
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ZEAXANTHIN, AN ANTIOXIDANT
Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid that helps to protect the eyes
from the damaging effects of oxidation and light
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It is found in large concentrations in egg yolks
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It gets into the lens, macula, and
fovea (the center spot of the retina)
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It also shields the eyes from the dangers
of free radicals, which build over time as a result of
oxidation
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In reality, the most
light-exposed layers of the eye contain around 75%
zeaxanthin, which absorbs up to 90% of blue light and
protects the retina from light-induced damage
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Some dietary sources of zeaxanthin have been
examined as potential anti-aging agents in age-related
macular degeneration (AMD)
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Zeaxanthin is concentrated in
the retina's center, whereas lutein is situated in the retina's
periphery
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Over a fiveweek period, eating one egg per day elevated blood lutein
levels by 26% and zeaxanthin levels by 38%
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Zeaxanthin
and lutein may help with the following conditions:

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD):
Supplementing with zeaxanthin and lutein may protect the
eyes from the progression of AMD, which can lead to
blindness
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Consumption of zeaxanthin and lutein may help to delay
the formation of cataracts
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The uvea, which is positioned in the middle of the eye
between the sclera and the retina, is in charge of providing
blood to the retina
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Diabetic retinopathy:
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetic complication caused by
damage to blood vessels in the retina
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So it is quite clear that lutein and zeaxanthin are beneficial
to your overall eye health and abundantly present in egg
yolk
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