In this Issue:
Greetings
[[firstname]],
Powerful Eye
Health Boosters
Okay,
confess. You need reading glasses now, don’t you? Nothing to be ashamed of. Like
the rest of your body, once you hit middle age, your eyes ain’t what they used
to be.
Suddenly you
find yourself squinting at the second line from the top on the eye chart. The
road signs are a little fuzzy and out-of-focus. And night vision? Let’s not go
there.
Sadly fair
members, you stand a 1 in 3 chance of having some kind of vision reduction by
age 65.
That’s the
bad news. The good news: there are lots of things you can do to protect your
vision, especially from the dreaded AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration).
In fact, two
recent studies—one out of Harvard and the other from Brigham and Women’s
Hospital in Boston—found that taking
B Vitamins (B6, B12, and folic acid) may prevent age-related vision
loss, including macular degeneration.
In the
Harvard study, women who took the B-vitamins were 34% less likely to develop
AMD. In the Brigham and Women’s Hospital study, women had a 41% lower risk of
being diagnosed with the disease.
Fellows, I’m
not being sexist here. While the studies were both with women only, this kat
believes the benefits would be kindly extended to your eyes, too.
Of course,
we at the Co-op have long had our eye on eye health. We’ve been pedaling our
Eye Health Kit and
Eye Protection formula (loaded with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Bilberry &
Taurine) for years.
Studies
performed by the National Eye Institute and researchers at Harvard Medical
School show a direct link between lutein and eye health, including the
prevention of macular degeneration.
Bilberries, meanwhile, contain natural antioxidants which can both
strengthen blood vessels (including those behind the retina) and stabilize
intraocular pressure, helping to prevent optic nerve damage caused by Glaucoma.
Other
supplements consider for optimal optic operation include:
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Vitamins A, C, and E:
Vitamin A works directly on the bio-electrical functions of the eye.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that aids in ridding the body of free radicals.
Vitamin E, when taken with other antioxidants) can reduce your chances of
developing macular degeneration by 25%. (National Eye Institute Study)
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Omega 3s: Omega 3s, found abundantly
in
Fish Oil, help in the drainage of eye fluids and the regulating of
intraocular pressure.
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Zinc: Zinc is essential! Zinc is key when
it comes to helping the body absorb and convert Vitamin A, arguably the
leading vitamin associated with eye health.
So what
about eating carrots, you might ask. This kat is hear to tell you that, yes Doc,
it’s a good idea! You see, carrots are loaded with vitamin A and cartotenoids
(the substance that gives carrots their orange color).
Among the
leading cartotenoids, by the way, are the aforementioned lutein and zeaxanthin.
Other good, natural sources include: yellow peppers, mango, bilberries, kale,
spinach, broccoli, tangerines, oranges and eggs.
So please,
eat your fruits and vegetables and take good care of your eyes. Since
felines already have
about 8 times better night vision than your average human, you need all the help
you can get! ^..^
New Favorite Pets for Cat, Dog & Bird Lovers
It's been for-ever since this kat's received any favorite pets from this lot.
Clearly the grandkids are receiving all the camera time.
That said, we finally have enough to post a new page of critters, including a
spoiled cat, a talented African Gray, and Teri's new canine friend.
This also set includes a couple shots of Tess' new Lilac-Point Siamese kitten, Babu. Babu has
already shown himself to be a disgraceful feline, playing fetch more attentively
then most Labradors.
Check 'em
out. And, for those of you who can't help but take pictures of your
furry friends, do remember to send them along to this kat. Your other fair
members can't get enough.
'Til next time, fair members!
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser,
Chief Kat and Community Manager
Our Health Co-op, Incorporated
4188 Westroads Drive, Unit 123
Riviera Beach, FL 33407
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