Lutein – Urbanatural

World Health Day tomorrow: 5 Foods To Keep Your Eyes Healthy

April 6, 2018 Urbanatural

There are certain nutrients which are required for good vision. Some of them may include Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Beta-carotene, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acid, etc. If your diet lacks all these nutrients, perhaps it is time to revamp your diet. 7th April is celebrated as the World Health Day. This year the theme for World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. With the increased use of smart phones, screen time and poor nutrition, we are somewhere taking our health for granted. Our eye health…

Want to safeguard yourself from heart diseases? Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet

July 31, 2017 Urbanatural

A new Swedish study has found that lutein, a nutrient in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables, can reduce inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease. The study, carried out by researchers at Linköping University, looked at the levels of six of the most common carotenoids in blood from 193 patients with coronary artery disease. “A considerable number of patients who have experienced myocardial infarction still have low-level chronic inflammation in the body, even after receiving effective treatment with revascularisation, drugs and lifestyle changes. We know that chronic inflammation is associated…