Health supplements for vision and healthy eyes

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/vision-supplements

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Supplements for Vision and Healthy Eyes
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You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) visionsupplements containing these nutrients -- and claims for others that have not been tested in clinical studies.

So what should you believe? What can you do to protect your eye health and eyesight using vision supplements? Here is information to help you decide.

Important: Your doctor is your first resource for information about your health. Regardless of dosage, supplements are not a cure for health problems or a substitute for medication your doctor has recommended. Always check with your doctor before beginning to take any dietary supplement, including vision supplements.

Vision Supplements in Multivitamins

Before you ask your doctor about taking mega-doses of vision supplements, take a look at your multivitamin, if you use one. You'll probably find you're already taking several of the following nutrients for healthy eyes. If not, look for these nutrients, in at least these amounts, when you buy a multivitamin or supplement:

Vitamin C, 250 mg

Vitamin E, 200 mg

Beta-carotene, 5,000 IU

Zinc, 25 mg

Zeaxanthin, 500 mcg

Selenium, 100 mcg

Lutein, 10 mg

Calcium, 500 mg

Thiamin, 2 mg

Folic acid, 800 mcg

Omega-3 essential fatty acids (including flaxseed oil), 2,000-3,000 mg

N-acetyl cysteine, 100 mg

Alpha lipoic acid, 100 mg

If you can't find a single product that contains all or most of these nutrients, they are available individually.