You've likely heard that carrots and the Beta Carotene they contain are good for your eyes sight. But there is much more to the story than this. For instance did you know that**: 1. Two eye protecting carotenoids called Zeaxanthin and Lutein, which are more powerful that Beta Carotene, are essential in protecting the eyes from free radical damage, the destruction of protein and age related blindness? 2. Ningxia Wolfberries are rich in both Zeaxanthin and Lutein i.e. 15 gms of Ningxia Wolfberries contain as much as 3 mg of Zeaxanthin? 3. That Ningxia Wolfberries have one of the highest antioxidant ratings of any food known on the planet? 4. That Zeaxanthin, even more that Lutein, is thought to be the key agent in helping to prevent, aged related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy? 5. That the Zeaxanthin contained in Ningxia Wolfberries is, because of their unique chemical form ( i.e. esterified Zeaxanthin Dipalmitate), quickly and easily assimilated by the body boosting blood levels of Zeaxanthin by 2 to 5 times. 6. That age related changes in vision are noticeable as early as age 50 in many individuals? 7. The highest level of Zeaxanthin in the body is found in the central part of the retinal, the area affected by Macular Degeneration? 8. That the effective therapeutic dose to prevent age related Macular Degeneration is 6 mg of Zeaxanthin and Lutein? 9. That age related Macular Degeneration affects over 1.8 million in the US over the age of 40 and that an additional 7.3 million are at risk? References: ** Gary Young ND, Discovery of The Ultimate Superfood, Essential Science Publishing, July 2005 |
