Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S., D.A.C.B.N

Functional Medicine University

Do you experience tired eyes after long hours working on your computer?

Long computer hours has been found to contribute to constrast sensitivity, glare and fuzzy vision.

These eye symptoms may simply be a lack of one of the most important nutrients in the back of the eyeball, lutein.

According to a study published in a peer reviewed journal, 20 mgs of Lutein for a period of 12 weeks may help to improve visual function and make working at the computer more enjoyable.

Reference:

Ma L, et, A 12-week lutein supplementation improves the visual function in Chinese people with long term computer light exposure. Brit J Nutr 102; 2: 186-90, 2009

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