What are Cataracts?
When
the lens of the eye thickens, it looks cloudy and it becomes difficult to focus
and see properly. Causes of
cataracts include
ageing, diabetes, injury, steroid drug use, heavy metal poisoning and free
radical damage.
A combination of
the nutrition advice below and the health supplements shown, to
aid that nutrition, should be considered.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Cataracts
Drink
at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered water.
Eat
plenty of fresh fruits, especially bilberries, and vegetables.
There
is a strong link with cataract formation and sugar and dairy consumption,
so avoid both of these.
Another
link is with free radical damage, so avoid fried foods and hydrogenated
vegetable oils. In the
kitchen use only cold-pressed virgin olive oil
and organic coconut oil/butter
for cooking.
Health Supplements
Often, a combination of supplements
may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult
a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that
may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:
Advanced Antioxidant Formula (contains Glutathione) (Solgar)
B
Complex
(Biocare)
2
x 1000mg Ultra C plus bilberry, three times a day (Higher Nature)
3-9
capsules daily of Klamath Lake Blue Green algae (Aquasource) – start with 2 capsules
a day and work up to 6 or
more per day. Good for heavy
metal toxicity and anti-oxidant.
Drink
plenty of clean water to help the algae in its job of detoxification.
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