You’ve heard of Vitamin A for your eyes… but did you know there’s a family of natural pigments that may be even more essential for protecting your vision? 👁️ In Episode 50 of The Eye-Q Podcast™, I sit down with Dr. Deshanie Rai, PhD, a leading scientist in nutritional biochemistry, to uncover the fascinating world of the macular carotenoids… The vibrant yellow-orange pigmented nutrients that quite literally color your vision and safeguard your sight. But here’s the twist: most people think carrots are enough for healthy eyesight. They’re not, plus they don’t contain the macular carotenoids!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- What macular carotenoids really are…and how they act like your internal “sunglasses” and “blue blockers”
- Why some forms of lutein and zeaxanthin work better than others
- The surprising foods richest in these protective pigments
- How supplementation can fill gaps that diet alone can’t
- And the emerging research linking carotenoids to brain health, too!
Dr. Rai’s insights are backed by decades of clinical research—but she explains them in a way that’s practical, plus eye-opening