Lutein is a vitamin that cannot be synthesized in the human body and can only be supplemented by food or medicine from the outside world.
Lutein is one of the natural carotenoids. Lutein is essential to eye health. It is an important nutrient component in the retina and an essential component in the macular area of the retina.
Where is the health effect of lutein on the eyes?
1. It can protect the retina
Lutein has an antioxidant effect, which can protect the photoreceptor cells in our retina and prevent their apoptosis, thereby protecting our eyesight.
Lutein can also promote the blood circulation of the capillaries and contribute to the health of the capillaries.
2. Prevent high myopia.
Enough lutein helps prevent the degree of deepening and reduce the conversion of high myopia to pathological myopia.
3. Relieve macular degeneration
Lutein eats like this will hurt the liver and kidney
For ordinary people to supplement lutein, it is recommended to give priority to food supplements. Dark green, light yellow, orange fruits and vegetables are rich in lutein, such as broccoli, corn, kiwi, etc. You can eat more everyday. The egg yolk also contains lutein. It is recommended to take one egg yolk a day and pay attention to the appropriate amount.
Patients with intestinal absorption disorder or severe lutein deficiency in the body, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, and degenerative macular degeneration, should take lutein preparations according to the doctor’s instructions. Don’t think about it. If lutein is good, increase the dose privately. Lutein is a fat-soluble vitamin. Excessive consumption can damage liver function.
In addition, it should be noted that the absorption of lutein is better when used after meals, and it is easy to increase the burden on the liver if taken at night, so it is recommended to take it after meals in the morning.