How does zeaxanthin protect your eyes?

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• Kevin lee

  07/17/2012

  Zeaxanthin is a type of carotenoid which plays an important role in maintaining eye health. Zeaxanthin functions as an antioxidant to reduce the risk of oxidative damage, thus it can prevent age related macular degeneration (AMD). Besides, it can reduce the risk of cataracts. So to keep eye healthy, you should eat many orange and yellow fruits and vegetables which contain rich Zeaxanthin. Doing this can prevent damage to the eyes.

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• greg t

  07/17/2012

  Zeaxanthin is a powerful composition in our eyes that have the the similar function of lutein. The same as lutein. Zeaxanthin is a nature composition in the retina to protect the eyes from good eyesight. Besides, Zeaxanthin can also release vision fatigue like blur vision, dry eyes, eye aches and sensitive to light. What more, the Zeaxanthin can also help keep eyes from harmful lights.

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