A recent study has shown that women who have a higher dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, found in yellow or dark green leafy vegetables and more vitamin E from food and supplements have a lower risk for developing cataracts says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Atkins. Free radicals from pollution, smoke or as a result of a poor diet can damage lens proteins and fibre cell membranes but specific antioxidants found in certain foods can protect against this damage.
