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While we may not think of medications affecting the eyes, it is a very real concern. Commonly prescribed medications like antibiotics, heart medications, bone drugs, and diuretics affect the whole body including the eyes, which are particularly vulnerable to the side effects of medications. Are you taking one of these vision-compromising medications?

We are made to believe that sun exposure is harmful and that failure to wear sunscreen is unsafe and risky. In excess, too much sun can cause blistering sunburns and aging skin. However, sun exposure is important for vitamin D synthesis throughout the body and even cellular energy. Knowing how the skin maintains protection against UV radiation is...

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Methylation is one giant topic that pertains to epigenetics. Knowing a little more about methylation can help optimize health.

Your eyes require nutrients like every other organ in your body. Learn which ones are essential for dry eyes, lens protection, and retina & macula health.

Dietary Lutein Reduces Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Inflammation and Immunosuppression

Effects of lutein and docosahexaenoic Acid supplementation on macular pigment optical density in a randomized controlled trial.

Effects of lutein and lycopene on carotid intima–media thickness in Chinese subjects with subclinical atherosclerosis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Lutein supplementation reduces plasma lipid peroxidation and C-reactive protein in healthy nonsmokers.

Associations between lutein, zeaxanthin, and age-related macular degeneration: an overview.

A Lutein-Enriched Diet Prevents Cholesterol Accumulation and Decreases Oxidized LDL and Inflammatory Cytokines in the Aorta of Guinea Pigs.