Is it true vitamins can help prevent cataracts?
Possibly. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and affect about 20% of people between the ages of 60-75. Research to date indicates that people with low levels of vitamins C and E have a greater risk of developing cataracts than people with higher levels. In one study, those who supplemented with 300-600 mg/day of vitamin C and 400 IU/day of vitamin E reduced their risk of cataracts by 50%. Scientists believe these vitamins play an important role in protecting tissues in the lens of the eye.
