Boost Your Eye Health With Nutraceuticals: Preventing Cataracts And Diabetic Complications

Aldose Reductase Inhibitors: These compounds, found in turmeric (curcumin), green tea, and bitter gourd, prevent sorbitol accumulation, mitigating osmotic stress.

- DR ANISH DESAI

Diet plays a crucial role in protecting against ocular diseases, drawing increasing focus from researchers and healthcare professionals. Nutraceuticals, which are bioactive compounds sourced from food, provide a natural and affordable means of preventing and managing eye conditions such as cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. These disorders, often worsened by oxidative stress and metabolic imbalances, can be effectively addressed through carefully designed dietary strategies.

Cataracts, characterized by the clouding of the eye's lens, are a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Oxidative stress, fueled by reactive oxygen species (ROS), plays a central role in cataract formation by damaging lens proteins. Nutraceuticals with antioxidant properties are vital in counteracting this process.