Why Spinach?

• In 1994 an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people who ate spinach 5 times per week or more had an 88% reduced incidence of ARMD.  Click here to view graph from the study.
   
• In 1999 an article in the Journal of the American Optometric Association showed that individuals who ate spinach may actually see a reversal of ARMD.  
   
• An article in the British Medical Journal showed that women who ate spinach five times a week or more had a 50% reduction in the incidence of cataracts.
   
• Some doctors recommend supplements with lutein.  No studies have shown lutein to be beneficial to ARMD.  All the studies suggesting lutein is helpful have been on leafy green vegetables, with the primary leafy green being spinach.
  
  
• The lutein supplements on the market use solvents to extract lutein from marigold flowers.  No studies have been done on marigolds to show a benefit to ARMD.
   

Who should eat spinach on a daily basis?

• Anyone concerned about their eyesight (Click here to take an eye test)
   
• Anyone who may be predisposed to ocular problems
   
• Kids who may not eat enough green vegetables
   

What is Ocuwel?

• Ocuwel is spinach.  Three Ocuwel tablets provide an entire USDA recommended serving of spinach.  

Nutrition and your eyesight

• Read excerpts from leading publications regarding nutrition and your eyesight.
   
• Explore supporting bibliographies.
   
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• What else can I do to prevent macular degeneration?