Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Hello Terry, “I have some concern with my eyes. Both my parents had eye problems as they aged, and I want to try to keep my eyesight as keen as possible. I am 55 years old. Is it too late to start a prevention kind of vitamin? And what would you suggest?” —Sharon B., St. Louis, MO A. Dear Sharon, It’s never too late to take care of your health! While it is true that starting younger might have better long-term effects, you can always improve the situation, no matter what your age! This is true of your eyesight, too. My favorite nutrients for eyesight are in the carotenoid family, which are a group of plant compounds that have many clinical studies for their effect on preserving healthy eye function. I recommend a formula that contains a natural astaxanthin complex with at least 2% astaxanthin, along with other carotenoids like lutein, canthaxanthin and beta carotene, combined with the very potent antioxidant, black currant extract, standardized to more than 25% anthocyanins. This formula is useful for anyone wishing to preserve eye health, regardless of age. Best wishes for excellent health, Terry.