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**Title:** Natural Remedies for Cataracts
**Key Points:**
1. **Cataract Complications:** Surgery often leads to complications (e.g., dry eyes (42%), eyelid drooping (20%))
2. **Natural Approach:** Recommended due to minimal side effects, but lacks scientific funding
3. **Cause of Cataracts:** Oxidative stress, often triggered by high blood sugar levels
4. **Natural Remedies:**
* **Carotenoids:** (e.g., beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin) found in yellow/orange/red veggies, egg yolks, and grass-fed meat
* **Anthocyanins:** (violet/blue pigments) in blueberries, blackberries, red cabbage, and especially chokeberry
* **Recommended Cocktail:** Blend of anthocyanin-rich berries with high-quality, unsweetened kefir (from grass-fed animals)
* **Additional Remedies:**
+ N-Acetyl Carnosine (eye drops) to reduce cataracts
+ Trofin PMG (by Standard Process) for post-surgery complications or eye injuries
**Lifestyle Advice:**
* Minimize sucrose and fructose intake
* Prefer fermented milk products over regular milk
* Consume foods rich in carotenoids and anthocyanins to protect eye health
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**General Cataract Facts**
1. An increasing number of people develop cataracts with age.
2. Complications or side effects can occur after cataract surgery.
3. 42% of people develop dry eyes after cataract surgery.
4. 20% of people experience drooping of the eyelid after cataract surgery.
**Blood Sugar and Eye Health**
5. High blood sugar levels can cause severe oxidation and oxidative stress in the eyes.
6. The eyes are vulnerable to high blood sugar levels.
7. Oxidative stress can lead to vision deterioration and age-related macular degeneration.
**Antioxidants and Plant Pigments**
8. The body produces endogenous antioxidants to protect against oxidation, but production decreases with age.
9. Carotenoids (e.g., beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin) are powerful antioxidants found in plants.
10. Lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
11. Anthocyanins (found in blue/purple plants) have a strong protective effect on the eyes, especially under oxidative stress.
**Food Sources of Beneficial Compounds**
12. Carotenoids are found in yellow, orange, red, and purple vegetables, as well as in egg yolks and grass-fed meat.
13. Anthocyanins are abundant in blueberries, blackberries, red cabbage, and chokeberries.
14. Grass-fed animals (e.g., cows, goats, sheep) produce milk with more beneficial compounds than grain-fed animals.
**Specific Remedies and Supplements**
15. N-Acetyl Carnosine (NAC) is an antioxidant that can help reduce cataracts when applied as eye drops.
16. NAC requires an acetyl group to penetrate the eye's first chamber, where the lens is located.
17. Trofin PMG (by Standard Process) is a product that may help with complications after eye surgery or eye injuries.
**Dietary Recommendations**
18. Consuming a diet low in sucrose and fructose is recommended to reduce oxidative stress.
19. Fermented milk products (e.g., kefir) are preferable to regular milk due to lower lactose content.
20. Eating eggs, especially liquid egg yolks, can provide beneficial carotenoids, anthocyanins, and choline for eye health.