To date, one of the most common diseases of the eyes, threatening a significant reduction in vision and disability in the second half of life, is the age macular degeneration (NMD). Among the compounds capable of protecting the retina from the oxidative stress and the development of the ISD, carotenoids, whose representative is Lutein. It is very important to combine the reception of lutein with vegetable antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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With age, many of us begin to complain to a decrease in visual acuity, even if earlier we were not peculiar. It is very important to pay attention to the first signs of worsening vision and consult a doctor. After all, many age-related eye diseases «Young», And the first symptoms are developing after 35-40 years.
To date, one of the most common diseases of the eyes, threatening a significant reduction in vision and disability in the second half of life, is the age macular degeneration (NMD). According to WHO, in the coming decades, the incidence of WMD will increase by 3 times.
The risk factors of the development of age degeneration include age, hereditary predisposition, atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, as well as smoking, exposure to direct sunlight, unbalanced nutrition. And observations show that women are sick more often.
In the development of NMD, the main role plays oxidative stress in the eye tissues. Oxidative stress acts throughout life, but its results are especially tangible with age when the defensive reserves of the body occurs. The so-called mesh eye sheath is very sensitive to oxidative stress, since it needs a lot of oxygen.
In the retina, which is constantly exposed to an extremely high level of light effects, as a result of oxidative stress, free radicals are rejected. The latter contribute to damage to proteins, nucleic acids and biological membranes of eye cells.
A significant role in the development of NMDs is played by general and local vascular diseases, leading to a deterioration in the blood supply and nutrition of eye tissues, for example, atherosclerosis.
The deficiency of the necessary antioxidants, especially vitamins A and E, the development of the NMD accelerates in the body. Therefore, the basic rules established for the prevention of the NMD is a refusal of smoking, a balanced diet, weight loss, exercise.
Since the influence of light plays a significant role in the development of the NMD, we recommend wearing high quality sunscreen, which absorb blue light, especially when it is located on the sea, near water, snow and in the mountains.
Among the compounds that are able to protect the retina from the oxidative stress and the development of the NMD, the so-called carotenoids, whose representative is Lutein, is a special role − widespread natural pigment. The human body is not able to synthesize the lutein, so its receipt is directly connected with the power supply (lutein is contained in products painted in yellow and orange colors) and a reception of antioxidant complexes.
The results of numerous studies have proved that lutein carries out antioxidant protection, performs the function of the light filter, protecting the retina from the light damage.
Reception 6 mg Lutein daily reduces the risk of NMD by 43%.
It is very important to combine the reception of lutein with vegetable antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Wide-known vegetable antioxidant, providing a beneficial effect on vision, is blueberry extract. Blueberry extract active substances – Anthocianosides, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions, strengthen the wall of the vessels, reduce the permeability of biological barriers, have a positive effect on healing processes.
It is important to note that in a complex with lutein anthocianosides improve the nutrition of the retina and restore antioxidantly oxidative processes in the tissues of the eye.
Antioxidant complex registered in the Russian market «Striks Forte» — Complex with vegetable antioxidants (blueberry extract, lutein), vitamins and minerals to protect against age-related eye diseases. Part «Striks Forte» 102 mg of blueberry extract are included, which corresponds to 20 mg of anthocyanoside, as well as 3 mg of lutein. Daily dose — 2 Tablets − Optimal to protect against the development of NMD.
«Striks Forte» produced by special technology «Actilis», Preventing the interaction between the components of the complex and enhancing their assimilation by the body. Clinical studies on positive influence «Striks Forte» On the Condition of Patients with NMD and other age-related eyes were held on the basis of the leading clinics of Russia.
For many patients with NMD, the most difficult problem is adaptation to living conditions due to reduced vision. But training preserved peripheral vision and adapting to the environment, as well as using special glasses and taking antioxidant complexes with lutein, patients with NMD have the opportunity to continue the usual lifestyle, because it is so important to see the world in all its details!
