Natural Compound Reverses Diabetic Retinopathy
July 2, 2009
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A common side effect of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, resulting on chronic bleeding in the retina and resulting vision loss.
There are specific nutrients that can help preserve vision by acting as powerful antioxidants, natural anti-inflammatories as well as strengthening the integrity of blood vessels such as omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), vitamin C, grapeseed extract, taurine, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha lipoic acid and bilberry.
There are a number of peer review studies supporting specific nutrient supplementation for diabetic retinopathy including the following study. According to the following double blind study, gingko biloba can help improve diabetic retinopathy by improving the flow of blood to the brain and extremeties. Lanthony P, Cosson JP. Evolution of color vision in diabetic retinopathy treated by extract of Ginkgo biloba. J Fr Ophthalmol 1988;11:671?74 [in French].
Other herbs and nutrients such as vanadyl sulfate, gymnema sylvestra and chromium help balance sugar, make the body more insulin sensitive and support the pancreas.
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For more information and specific research studies by eye condition on nutrition and vision, go to Natural Eye Care Preserving Vision for Those With Diabetic Retinopathy