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Joined: Dec 1999
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Yes, zinc is very important for vision. Here's why... Zinc is an important mineral found in relatively high concentrations in the retina, where it plays an integral role in maintaining normal eye function. In fact, the concentration of zinc in ocular (eye) tissues is unusually high in comparison to other tissues. Suboptimal zinc status in the United States may influence the development and progression of several chronic eye diseases. For example, low dietary zinc levels appear to be related to an increased risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Evaluation of 1,968 participants in the Beaver Dam Eye Study found those in the highest quintile for dietary zinc intake had a lower risk for developing early macular degeneration versus those in the lowest quintile. Another study reported significantly less visual loss in patients with AMD who took 81mg of oral zinc daily over a 2-year period.4,6,7,9 (Source: HART Master Reference (Herbal/Vitamin/Supplement Guide) Both my mother and I (and several friends and their parents) use Perfect Eyes. It is an incredible blend of herbs, minerals, carotenoids, etc. that are necessary and scientifically proven to promote healthy vision and help prevent serious vision problems, like cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc. Click on the link above to read more about it, or if you want to try it yourself, you can get it here: Perfect Eyes capsules I can definitely tell a difference when I haven't taken it for a while, especially with all the computer work I do. My mother says the same thing.
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