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How to Have Egg-Cellent Vision Health
New research has shown that eating an egg a day helps promote healthy vision without increasing cholesterol levels, as reported in the Journal of Nutrition.
Eggs contain two powerful antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of age-related blindness and affects more than 13 million Americans.
“The two studies published this week on lutein and zeaxanthin provide further validation that eggs provide important eye health benefits for baby boomers and aging adults,” said Donald J. McNamara, Ph.D., executive director of the Egg Nutrition Center. “They also support the 30 plus years of research that show people can enjoy an egg or two a day without negatively impacting blood cholesterol levels, something that has been misunderstood by both health professionals and the public.”
Both studies showed that people who ate an egg a day had increased levels of the antioxidants responsible for healthy vision and had no change in their cholesterol levels. Egg substitutes, however, do not have the same nutrients and therefore, have no impact on vision health.
“Many people think they are doing themselves a favor by only consuming egg substitutes or egg whites,” said Marcia Greenblum, a registered dietitian. “But the fact is, many of an egg's nutrients are found in the yolk, including most of the choline and vitamin B12, and about 40 percent of the protein.”
Don’t just rely on eating eggs to maintain proper vision health - schedule regular eye exams with an eyecare professional. To find an eye doctor in your area, use Check Yearly's Doctor Locator to the left.