As eye diseases are increasing rapidly, we all must remain alert about their health from an early age. Health experts say that eyes are the most beautiful gift of God, however, due to disturbances in lifestyle and diet, the risk of many eye-related diseases is increasing. Eye problems are being seen in everyone from children to the elderly, if they are not taken care of in time then there can be a risk of serious side effects.
World Sight Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of October to raise awareness about prevention, vision care, and eye-related diseases due to the increasing problem of vision loss in the world.
Researchers said that to keep the eyes healthy, your diet must be nutritious, eating grapes is very beneficial. Eating grapes can be beneficial in maintaining sharp eyesight till old age.
Grapes are beneficial for the eyes
Health experts say grapes are a beneficial fruit in many cases, it is rich in antioxidants. Research shows that regular consumption of it can give you vision-related benefits. In the first study of its kind, researchers found that people who ate one and a half cups of grapes daily for four months had significantly improved eye health. It is also beneficial in reducing the risks of many eye diseases.
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Grapes will protect from eye diseases
In the conclusion of the study published in the scientific journal Food and Function, researchers said that regular consumption of grapes can be beneficial in macular pigment. Author Dr. Jung Yoon Kim says, this is the first study in which grapes have benefits for eyes. The risk of eye-related problems increases with increasing age.
How to cure eye diseases?
Researchers say that one of the major factors of eye diseases is AGES. These are a type of harmful compounds that form when proteins or fats mix with sugars in the bloodstream. Dietary antioxidants help prevent the development of AGEs, thereby protecting the retina.
Antioxidants are beneficial for the eyes
For this study, the team of researchers included 34 participants, some people were given grapes and some people were given a placebo for 16 weeks. After the study, researchers found that people who ate grapes saw significant benefits in reducing eye problems. Researchers say fruits like grapes should be made a regular part of the diet. Consuming foods containing antioxidants can provide many health benefits to the body.
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