Increasing intake of them either by foods or by supplements has been found to prevent and even improve macular degeneration in many cases. Natural sources are green leafy vegetables including spinach, kale and collard greens. It should be taken with a little fat, such as vitamin E to increase absorption. Bilberry - strengthens the structural integrity of blood vessels throughout the body and promotes healthy circulation, particularly to the small capillaries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the eyes. Bilberry also helps prevent free radical damage to the delicate structures within the eye.
Natural sources are blueberries and huckleberries.
If nutritional supplementation is desired, Dr. Gorssman recommends 240 mg per day. Taurine - this amino acid is important for the regeneration of worn out tissues of the retina. It helps protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Natural sources include eggs, meats and fish. If nutritional supplementation is desired, Dr. Gorssman recommends 1000 mg per day.