Eye health

Tips and tricks for good eyesight

Our eyes are one of the most important and sensitive organs in our body. Not only do they allow us to experience the world in all its colors and shapes, but they also play a central role in our daily lives and well-being. Given the increasing digitization and the associated stress of working for hours in front of screens, caring for our eyes is more important than ever.

The right diet, targeted supplementation with food supplements and special exercises to relax and strengthen the eye muscles container have a positive effect on our eyesight in the long term.

Foods for healthy eyes

A balanced diet is the key to health - including eye health. Certain nutrients are said to have a positive effect on vision. In the infographic below you will find some of the most important nutrients that are associated with healthy eyes and good vision.

Food supplements for eye health

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In addition to diet, food supplements container play a valuable role, especially when nutritional needs are not met by normal diet.

All our marine Omega-3 softgels with EPA and DHA are a convenient way to increase the intake of essential omega-3 fatty acids, especially for people who eat little fish. Our vegan algae oil capsules as well as the vegan oil mixtures with Omega-3 are the perfect alternative for people who prefer vegan food supplements.

Blueberries are a real superfood for the eyes. High amounts of antioxidants container contribute to cell protection and prevent age-related eye diseases (e.g. macular degeneration). The vitamin A they contain is essential for good eyesight and plays an important role in maintaining the cornea and retina. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is essential for cell protection and strengthens the capillaries in the eyes. Our Lutein Blueberry Plus hard capsule also contains the antioxidant lutein, which occurs naturally in the macula. This container increase the density of the macular pigment and thus protect the eyes from harmful blue light. This makes it a suitable nutritional supplement for people who spend a lot of time in front of the PC, mobile phone or television, either privately or professionally.

A health claim container be made for the following food supplements:

DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Vitamin C helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Zinc helps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

A health claim for lutein is not possible because there is currently only one unauthorized health claim: Lutein, together with zeaxanthin, helps maintain the clarity and contrast of vision in bright light conditions.

Eye training for good vision

In addition to diet and supplements, special eye exercises container also help improve vision and relax the eyes. Studies have shown that regular eye relaxation exercises container relax the eye muscles and improve blood circulation, which helps relieve eye strain.

Long periods of focusing on close objects (e.g. screens) place one-sided strain on the eyes and container lead to dry eyes, headaches, eye fatigue and other complaints (office eye syndrome).^[1] The lens is working at its best because it is constantly busy focusing on close-up objects. In the long term, this container even lead to short-sightedness.

Here it helps to keep looking into the distance. This technique is easy to remember with the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at an object that is at least 20 feet (about 20 meters) away for 6 seconds.

Eye exercises container help relax the eye muscles and improve vision. Another simple exercise is slow back and forth movement of the eyes without moving your head.