Micronutrient therapy
| Provides building blocks for the eye | |
| Vitamin A is a building block of visual purple (rhodopsin) and as such essentially involved in the visual process and the conversion of photo energy into neuronal energy. | |
| Improves antioxidative status | |
| An increased glutathione- and vitamin-C-intake can be used preventively and therapeutically against degenerative oxidative processes. Selenium and Vitamin E also play an important role as potent antioxidants. Coenzyme Q10 is essential for the energy supply in the mitochondria and has an antioxidant effect. Micronutrients such as alpha-lipoic acid, grape seed extract or quercetin are also used as effective agents against oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunctions in the photoreceptors. Carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, act as bioactive precursors for vitamin A. Beta-carotene is stored in the skin and in the cells of the retina, where it can act directly as an antioxidant against UV-induced free radicals. The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are responsible for the pigmentation of the macula lutea. In addition, their pronounced antioxidant properties protect against damage from UV radiation and prevent the formation of peroxides. |
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| Increases microcirculation in the retina | |
| Gingko biloba provides a long-term improvement in blood flow to the retina. A good circulation of blood is important for an optimal supply of nutrients and the removal of metabolic waste products. |