Dr. Aaron Neufeld
Sep 13, 2017
Worth the Burp? – Fish Oil/Omega-3 and Eye Health
Nutritional supplements, dieting, and general health have been all the rage in recent years, and for rightful reasons. The sudden focus on health consciousness in popular culture has enabled individuals to both heighten their quality of life and live longer.
One nutritional supplement that seems to get quitecod liver oil in fish shape a bit of media attention is fish oil, or more specifically the fatty acid it contains: Omega-3. This fatty acid, contained in a variety of cold water fish species, is found in three forms: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicoapentaenoic acid (EPA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). It has been hailed as an anti-inflammatory that can help the body in multiple ways, including benefits to the brain, blood, joints, and eyes.
So how specifically does Omega-3 help the eyes? We can break down the possible benefits into four avenues:
1) Dry Eye Syndrome
2) Age-Related Macular Degeneration
3) Glaucoma
4) Infant Vision Development
