Antioxidants & Cataracts

There are two types of Cataracts

1. The Age-Related (or Senile) Cataracts and

2. The Diabetic and Galactose-induced Cataracts (sugar cataracts).

It is interesting to note that:

Cataracts are so common among older people that the odds are, if you live long enough, you will develop them.

Babies can be born with Cataracts and these are called Congenital Cataracts.

The main cause of Cataract damage is due to the Free Radical.

In the medical finding Cataract is dependant on adequate levels and activities of Glutathione, Superoxide Dimutase, Catalase, Selenium, and Vitamin E and C. These compounds all aid in preventing free radical damage to the lens of the eye.

The process of reducing of Free Radical is by Detoxin & then supplement with AntiOxidants Like Alphaha-Lipoic Acid; Carotenoids & Glutathione; Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Co-Enzyme Q10....

Always must remember that the Eyes root organ is control by the

Liver - Abstract Wood

Kidney - Abstract Water

The illness of the roots must be fix 1st. The Herbs that "I-Medicine Sutra" used to heal Eye disease is

Chrysanthemum,

Lycium Fruit,

Lycium Leaf's,

Jie Min Tze..

It further explained that if the Liver "Fire" it not put off then it would affect on vision.

Eyes is very important in our life. Need to take good care of it for its wellness. Not to lost the eyes wellness & visions.

Antioxidants and Cataracts

ALPHA-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a vitamin-like antioxidant that is soluble in both fat and water. It is because of its unique structure that Lipoic acid is allowed into both the fatty and watery portions of the cell. This greatly enhances its ability to trap free radicals wherever they may be.

ALA is the only Antioxidant that can recycle all the network antioxidants: vitamin E, Co-Enzyme Q10, Glutathione, and vitamin C. Therefore, Lipoic acid is the antioxidant’s antioxidant and it offers powerful protection against conditions such as Cataracts, Diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy.

A Cataract is a cloudy or opaque covering that grows over the lens of the eye and impairs vision. This is caused by Free Radical damage to some of the Sulphur-containing proteins in the lens. These delicate protein fibres form white spots when they are damaged; much like the Sulphur-rich proteins of eggs when they are fried or boiled. The damaged lens cannot transmit light effectively to the retina.

Cataracts are so common among older people that the odds are, if you live long enough, you will develop them. Babies can be born with cataracts and these are called congenital cataracts.

Blurred, dimmed, or double vision and a frequent need for new eyeglass prescriptions usually raise suspicion of Cataracts. The individual may also be aware of seeing a scattering of light beams in the glare from a spotlight, headlights, or the sun.

Many factors may cause or contribute to the progression of Cataracts, including Ocular diseases, Injury or Surgery, Systemic diseases (for example diabetes mellitus), toxins, ultraviolet or radiation exposure, and hereditary disease.

There are two types of cataracts; the age-related (or senile) Cataracts and the diabetic and Galactose-induced Cataracts (sugar cataracts).

In Cataract formation, the normal protective mechanisms are unable to prevent Free Radical damage. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can react with and destroy protein in the lens. The lens, like many other tissues of the body, is dependant on adequate levels and activities of Glutathione, Superoxide Dimutase, Catalase, Selenium, and Vitamin E and C. These compounds all aid in preventing free radical damage to the lens of the eye.

Glutathione (GSH) is found practically in every cell and is an important weapon in the battle against Free Radicals. It is composed of 3 Amino Acids and is found at very high concentrations in the lens.

GSH plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lens and has been postulated as a key network Antioxidant that is instrumental in getting rid of Toxins from the body. Glutathione also maintains reduced sulphur bonds within the lens proteins and acts as a Co-Enzyme of various Enzyme systems.

When we reach the age of 40, the production of glutathione begins to decline; it can drop almost 20% by the time we are 60. GSH levels are diminished in virtually all forms of Cataracts.

Alpha-lipoic acid is unique in that it is the only Antioxidant that can significantly boost the levels of glutathione in the cells. Since lipoic acid can recycle glutathione, it is a good thing. This is because, when taken orally, Glutathione is not well absorbed by the body and most of it goes to waste. Therefore, when you take lipoic acid, you are not only getting all the benefits of lipoic acid, but you are also getting an additional dose of Glutathione.

The ability to restore itself (and other Antioxidants) is one of the reasons that Alpha-Lipoic acid is so important in maintaining our Antioxidant advantage, which we need in order to defeat the forces that can age us prematurely and rob us of our health.



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