Cranberry: A Natural Protector for Healthy Eyesight

January 28, 2024

Parents all hope that their children can read more books, but they are afraid that prolonged reading will cause a decline in eyesight. Healthy eyesight is something we all desire. Cranberry is a fruit of a wild evergreen shrub. It is a special existence that serves both medicinal and dietary purposes, and it has a good effect on protecting the eyes!


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【Cranberry Protects the Eyes】

Cranberry also contains natural tannins and anthocyanins, as well as natural flavonoids. These substances are important health ingredients that can directly affect human eyes.

Cranberry can prevent visual decline, improve retinal function, reduce harmful substances, and protect the human retina from damage. It can effectively improve human eyesight and prevent various eye diseases. It plays a significant role in maintaining the health of human eyes.

【Pharmacological Effects of Cranberry】

The substances contained in the fruit have antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-tumor effects.

The 5% extract of dried cranberry whole plant has a hormone-resistant effect on male frogs. This effect is not caused by tannins.


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The infusion or decoction of cranberry leaves can be used as a diuretic (for the treatment of kidney stones) and can also be used for rheumatism and gout. The fruit can be used for vitamin deficiency.

【Methods for Daily Eye Protection】

1. Comfortable lighting can provide good visual information. Strong or dim lighting can have adverse effects on the eyes. Therefore, the desks where teenagers usually read should have desk lamps installed to reduce glare and minimize eye damage.

2. Maintain a regular schedule and get enough sleep. Insufficient sleep can cause conjunctival congestion, increased secretion, photophobia, tearing, eye soreness, and other conjunctival and corneal inflammations.

Try to avoid the damage caused by sand, dust, ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, chemicals, and medical supplies to the eyes.

3. Do not bend over or hunch over the desk to read, and definitely do not lie in bed or read while lying sideways. The distance between the eyes and the book should be maintained at 30-35 centimeters, and the distance between the body and the desk should be one palm - about 10 centimeters. The angle between the book and the desk should be maintained at 30-45 degrees.

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