Vitamins

A healthy, balanced diet provides the fuel you need for your mind and body. Vitamins play an important role here. However, it is not quite as simple as the widespread belief that carrots are good for your eyesight would have your believe. For many other vitamins play an important role in maintaining and strengthening your sight in addition to the vitamin A contained in carrots. A look at the world of vitamins:

Vitamin A helps improve your eyesight, particularly the ability to see in twilight conditions. It is also an important building block for the formation of rhodopsin - the visual purple that converts light energy into electrical signals. A sufficient amount of vitamin A can also help prevent nyctalopia or night blindness.

The main sources of vitamin A are carrots, green vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes and apricots. A glass of carrot juice with a drop of vegetable oil provides your daily allowance of vitamin A. The oil is important since the body can only process the vitamin in combination with fat.

These vitamins have a positive effect on the general eyesight. They are particularly helpful in cases of light sensitivity. These vitamins are found mainly in meat, beans, nuts, potatoes, yeast, eggs, milk, broccoli and poultry. One or two glasses of milk a day, for example, will provide you with the vitamins you need here.

Vitamin C stimulates the blood flow through the eyes. The recommended daily allowance is 100 mg, but more will not hurt you. Sources for vitamin C include citrus fruits, tropical fruits, parsley, potatoes, paprika, chives and green tea. Enjoy fruit and vegetables raw to get the most vitamins.

Vitamin E also supports blood flow. It is contained in seeds, nuts and wheat. 100 g of whole-grain muesli for breakfast and 200 g of spinach for supper will cover your daily allowance.

Pigments from cranberries or blueberries give your eyes protection from free radicals. These substances help improve your night vision and the ability of your eyes to adapt to changing light conditions.