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Grape Seed: Did You Know?
“[…] Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that grape seed proanthocyanidins appear to exert pharmacological effects. These include anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, […] anti-diabetic, anti-neurodegenerative […] and eye-protective properties. Proanthocyanidins might shield the eye tissues from oxidative stress, possibly through their antioxidative action […]. Their potential pharmacological function […] implies a defensive effect of grape seed against cataractogenesis (formation of cataracts).”
Read the full article:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620300852 #:~:text=Abstract,utilization%20in%20the%20food%20industry

"An estimated 93 million adults in the United States have a high risk for serious vision loss, but only half visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. This is important because when caught early, vision loss can often be prevented or delayed. The economic cost of major vision problems is estimated to increase to $373 billion by 2050."
Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/data-research/vision-loss-facts/index.html

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Did You Know?
“[…] To protect your vision get regular comprehensive dilated eye exams. Eat right to protect your sight. In particular, eat plenty of dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens […]. Wear protective eyewear […]. Wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation.”

Read the full article: https://www.cdc.gov/vision-health/prevention/taking-care-of-your-eyes.html #:~:text=Quit%20smoking%20or%20never%20start,Practice%20workplace%20eye%20safety

“The same diet that helps your heart and the rest of your body will help your eyes. Perhaps the best-known eye-healthy nutrient is vitamin A... Vitamin C helps repair and grow new tissue cells... They are key to protecting the macula, the area of the eye that gives us our central, most detailed vision.”*
Read the full article here: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/fabulous-foods-your-eyes #:~:text=Leafy%20green%20vegetables%20rich%20in,without%20needing%20to%20take%20supplements.%E2%80%9D

Cassia Seed: Did You Know?
“Cassia seed (Cassia tora) is a traditional herbal medicine widely used in Asia to treat eye complications. Previous studies have demonstrated that Cassia seed provides clinical benefits to patients with […] conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts. Chrysophanol, an active anthraquinone isolated from Cassia seed, exhibits various pharmacological effects, including anti-oxidative, anti-hyperlipidemia, and anti-inflammatory effects. Chrysophanol prevented […] retinal degeneration, and ameliorated glial (nerve) activation.”
Read the full article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5253624/ #:~:text=Cassia%20seed%20(Jue%2Dming%2Dzi%2C%20Cassia%20toro),degeneration%2C%20and%20ameliorated%20glial%20activation