Another way to prevent cataract is to strengthen the antioxidant protective system of the eye lens. Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention:
- In studies so far, the vital substances vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc were used.For example, in the so-called Beaver-Dam study showed that after taking vitamin C, vitamin E or multivitamin preparations, the risk of cataracts was reduced compared to the control group without supplementation.
In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy:
- In the so-called REACT study, the intake of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene was associated with a delay in the progression of a cataract.
- In a randomized trial, taking lutein showed improvement in vision in patients with cataracts.
The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were made with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific publications with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital nutrients (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, etc.
