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08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study

You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]

09/17/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Avocados found to improve eye health in aging adults

Most of us have heard of macular degeneration and know that it relates to vision loss. This condition is so common that it affects over 10 million Americans, and it refers to the deterioration of the central part of the retina, known as the macula. Since the macula focuses central vision, when it deteriorates we start […]

01/06/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Improve cognition in old age with these powerful vegetable compounds

Carotenoids are some of the most well-known compounds in the world of fruits and vegetables. These pigments are synthesized by a variety of plants, and are also what give many foods their signature color. Warm yellows, bright oranges and bold reds are all attributed to the presence of these potent pigment compounds. Carrots, peppers, tomatoes, […]

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