Cataract prevention

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals; they reduce cataract risk. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Lutein is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 10-30 mg of lutein daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with zeaxanthin.

Lycopene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 20-30 mg of lycopene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food.

Rutin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk.. Take 1-3 g of rutin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Selenium is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 100-200 mcg of selenium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin helps to overcome vitamin B2 deficiency; reduces cataract risk. Take 100-200 mg of riboflavin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; inhibits sorbitol accumulation in diabetic people; reduces cataract risk; reduces diabetic cataract risk. Take 0.5-6.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; enhances immune system; reduces cataract risk. Take 400-800 IU of vitamin E daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; reduces cataract risk. Take 2-4 mg of zeaxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use it with fat or oil containing food. Works better with lutein.