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Bilberry, or Baccinium myrtillus, is native to many partsof Europe. This plant has blue-black berries that contain flavonoids, particularly anthocyanosides. Bilberry extracts are considered non-toxic even at high doses. The most well known therapeutic effect is in the treatment of night blindness, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic
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Johns Hopkins University Medical Resarch has recently published clinical trials establishing lutein as effective for the treatment of degenerative eye disease. Go to Johns Hopkins University on Lutein.
Moreover, a recent published release:
NEW STUDY SHOWS 91% OF EYE DOCTORS BELIEVE LUTEIN PROMOTES EYE HEALTH.
DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2002) - A recent survey of eye doctors commissioned by Kemin Foods and conducted by an independent research firm reveals that 91 percent of eye doctors believe poor nutrition plays a role in the development of common eye diseases and they believe lutein plays an important role in promoting eye health.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the major carotenoids present in the retinas of healthy eyes. Lutein is an abundant carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables and, in nature, protects cells against light-induced damage. Spinach and kale contain the highest levels of lutein, but it is also present in such foods as corn and egg yolks.
"As patients and doctors become increasingly aware of the benefits of lutein, eye care professionals should be interested in what their peers across the country are thinking," said Dr. Robert Abel, an ophthalmologist in private practice and a member of the Lutein Information Bureau Advisory Board.
The Lutein Information Bureau works to promote awareness and education of lutein and the role that it plays in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
"I've always believed that lutein plays an important role in promoting eye health," Abel said. "I'm pleased to know that my colleagues agree. It's important to note that the overwhelming majority of eye doctors also agree that regular use of lutein can minimize macular degeneration."
The study, conducted by Jefferson Davis Associates, an independent research firm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surveyed 150 ophthalmologists and 150 optometrists throughout the United States. It was commissioned by Kemin Foods, manufacturer of FloraGLO® brand lutein.
The study also found that 84 percent of eye doctors currently recommend lutein to their patients, while 80 percent of these eye doctors believe the regular use of lutein is helpful in maintaining eye health.
Among the other findings:
86% of eye doctors believe consumers who take a multivitamin should take one that includes lutein.
89% of eye doctors believe lutein is natural and safe.
55% of all eye doctors consider lutein to be as important for eyes as calcium is for bones.
71% of all eye doctors believe consumers should supplement their diet with lutein daily.
90% percent of all eye doctors believe consumers should eat foods naturally high in lutein, such as spinach.
58% of eye doctors believe that lutein is the nutrient that best supports long-term eye health.
The study, conducted between June and July 2001, was designed to assess eye care specialists' levels of awareness, acceptance of and commitment to lutein. The responses of ophthalmologists and optometrists were analyzed separately. All of the doctors had active practices. The eye doctors surveyed were asked to respond without prompting and were selected at random.
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