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DON'T IGNORE THIS IF YOU'RE OVER 50!!!

Mar 7, 2025

Cataracts are a common issue for those over 50, often linked to oxidative stress and unhealthy proteins in the eye. Glycation plays a role in this damage, making healthy lens maintenance key. Surprisingly, steroids like Prednisone can heighten cataract risks. Fortunately, research highlights N-acetylcarnosine as a promising remedy, showing potential in both animals and humans. This unique antioxidant not only helps dissolve damaged proteins but also boosts your body’s defenses. A breakthrough worth considering!

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Cataracts, primarily affecting those over 65, are linked to oxidative stress and glycation, requiring alternative treatments beyond surgery.

N-acetylcarnosine eye drops have shown promising results in improving lens clarity and vision, emphasizing the role of antioxidants in eye health.

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Understanding Cataract Development

Cataracts, a condition affecting vision, significantly impact older adults, with one in four people over 65 diagnosed with them. The development of cataracts is linked to oxidative stress, which damages the crystalline proteins in the eye's lens, leading to cloudiness and diminished vision. This process is exacerbated by factors like glycation, a reaction between sugars and proteins that creates unusable compounds, particularly affecting those with diabetes and those on certain medications like steroids. Many patients seek surgical intervention for cataracts, but not all surgeries are effective, highlighting the need for alternative treatments to address the root causes of the condition.

Natural Remedies for Cataracts: The Power of N-Acetylcarnosine

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All it takes is a small amount of oxidative stress to the eye's lens to develop a cataract. A healthy lens is composed of an organized protein called crystallin. When this tissue becomes damaged, it is not replaced.

Glycation can damage the lens of the eye. It results from sugar connecting to a protein and then becoming stuck and unusable to the body. Steroids like Prednisone can also increase the risk of cataracts.

Not all surgeries can eliminate cataracts, and they can come with complications. According to “The Cataract Cure” by Dr. Marios Kyriazis, there is a safe, effective remedy for cataracts. Carnosine is a unique compound that can penetrate the lens of the eye and help with cataracts.

Carnosine is a potent antioxidant that can dissolve damaged proteins. It can also activate your own antioxidants. NAC (n-acetyl carnosine) eye drops are one of the best remedies for cataracts.

In an experiment conducted at the Moscow Helmholtz Research Institute of Eye Diseases, scientists used NAC eyedrops at 1% concentration on rabbits. They found that NAC could reach the inner parts of the eye within 15 to 30 minutes. No side effects were reported during this experiment.

The author concluded that NAC is a proposed eye treatment for eye disorders, including cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disorders, inflammation, and complications from diabetes.

The same group of scientists who performed the rabbit studies also tested NAC on humans. They selected 49 volunteers with an average age of 65 who had established age-related cataracts. After 6 months, researchers found that:

•41% of people presented a significant reduction of clouding in the lens

•90% showed a gradual improvement in vision

•89% showed up to a 100% improvement in sensitivity to glare

NAC for cataracts must be used for at least 3 to 5 months. Antioxidants such as those found in onions, egg yolks, leafy greens, and grass-fed red meat can protect you against cataracts.

Vitamin A is vital for eye health and can be found in cod liver oil and grass-fed liver. B vitamins, especially B2, B6, and folate, are also essential.

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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12001...

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