Don’t Let Blindness Stop You:
Vitamin A deficiency can make the cornea go dry and could contribute to blindness. This may even damage the retina. The first symptom of this is night blindness. Other signs are xerophthalmia – a condition characterised by itchy and dry eyes.
Vitamin and nutrition deficiencies are that one aspect of health that could affect overall well-being and in unanticipated ways. In a recent report by the National Health Service of England, there could be certain nutritional deficiencies that could result in blindness.
Vitamin B12 supports the development and functioning of healthy cells to prevent optic neuropathy.
Falling short on this vitamin can contribute to loss of vision in the long run, claims a report by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
The best dietary sources of vitamin B12 include eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, shellfish, sheep, ham, tuna, and haddock.
New Delhi: In the human body, everything is linked to everything – while a balanced diet coincides with a healthy life, an imbalanced one that deprives the body of certain food groups or essential nutrients causes disturbances that could in the long run create trouble. Vitamin and nutrition deficiencies are that one aspect of health that could affect overall well-being and in unanticipated ways. In a recent report by the National Health Service of England, there could be certain nutritional deficiencies that could result in blindness.
Nutrition and vision loss:
Experts say that the human body needs 13 essential vitamins that serve various purposes in the body from maintaining bone density to neural functions to preventing weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. And when it comes to the risk of vision loss, there are particularly two types of nutrients that have a major role to play.
Vitamin B12 for vision
Vitamin B12 supports the development and functioning of healthy cells to prevent optic neuropathy. Falling short on this vitamin can contribute to loss of vision in the long run, claims a report by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
Take note of the key symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency:
1. Irritability
2. Depression
3. Dementia
4. Fainting
5. Light yellowing of the skin
6. Loss of concentration
7. Changes in behaviour and thinking abilities
8. Red tongue
9. Prickling sensation in the arms and legs
10. The best dietary sources of vitamin B12 include eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, shellfish, sheep, ham, tuna, and haddock.
Vitamin A for vision
Vitamin A deficiency can make the cornea go dry and could contribute to blindness. This may even damage the retina. The first symptom of this is night blindness. Other signs are xerophthalmia – a condition characterised by itchy and dry eyes.
Experts recommend including the following foods in the diet:
1. Eggs
2. Oily fish
3. Milk
4. Yogurt
5. Cottage cheese
Disclaimer:
Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
Source: timesnownews.com
