Omega 3s for Dry Eyes Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) is a fairly common problem, especially this time of year. Yet ways to prevent this condition have been limited. In a study of nearly 30,000 women health professionals aged 45 to 84, those who ate tuna at least once a week had lower incidence of DES, find researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In fact, those who had the highest intake of omega-3 fatty acids were 17 percent less likely to develop dry eye. ‘Women with the highest ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid intake are at a far greater risk of dry eye syndrome, shares one of the nutritional researchers on the team.
FYI: Wild salmon, halibut, sardines and walnuts are good sources of omega-3s. If you do not enjoy eating fish, consider taking a daily fish oil supplement along with Factor One: Bio-Immunizer organic supplement. |