Eye Health
Dr Chris Kobbe has researched the link between industrial seed oil consumption and retinal problems. According to his research, macular degeneration was unheard of before the invention of modern seed oils, and the corresponding decline in animal fat consumption. If his conclusion is correct, then seed oils are responsible for making cell membranes more susceptible to lipid peroxidation. After years of consuming a diet high in polyunsaturated oils, these oils become integrated into cell membranes, making the structures of cells vulnerable to damage, especially when vitamin E gets depleted. If oxidation of lipids are to blame for retinal dysfunction, there’s good reason to supplement with vitamin E and alpha lipoic acid, to protect fat-soluble oils from damage. And of course minimize consumption of seed oils.
The eyes are very sensitive to inflammation. Glutathione is one of the main endogenous antioxidants. It’s possible to supplement with reduced glutathione.
Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant, which helps to regenerate vitamin E.
Spike protein is damaging to eye tissue. If you’ve had long-covid or any shots, see my detox protocol.
Vitamin A and zinc are necessary to maintaining integrity of eye tissue, and protecting against high copper levels. Unfortunately, many people are deficient in the nutrients needed for tissue repair. Common genetic SNPs make it difficult to utilize vitamin A from plant sources. Supplement, or make sure you’re getting plenty in your diet.
Studies have shown links between antacid use, and AMD (advanced macular degeneration). This might be because antacids make nutrient deficiencies worse, or because they reduce the secretion of pancreatic and biliary enzymes.
Copper and iron levels (including ferririn) should be tested, since high levels can damage tissues.
Many peptides on the market support healthy mitochondria, which supports healthy tissues, such as bpc-157. Co-q10 benefits mitochondria, and may help some people.
Red light therapy is very helpful for the eyes, and helps to protect against damage from ultraviolet light. I use and recommend a light therapy device, but natural sunlight is also helpful. Protect yourself from excessive blue light from screens, and synthetic light. See my article on that topic. DMSO is an anti-inflammatory that has long been used for supporting eye health. It has many anecdotal reports of miraculous cures, but I can’t say much about it since I haven’t researched it much. Don’t use DMSO without proper guidance, as it can be dangerous if it’s not used correctly.
ESS60 is a product that I take and recommend. It helps protect mitochondria from radiation damage.
Fish, such as sardines and mackerel, are a good source of DHA, which is a structural part of eye tissue. Taurine helps to stabilize nerve cells, and has benefits as a supplement. Periodic fasting, or juice cleanse would be beneficial.
B-vitamins are needed in some people.
Eat foods rich in antioxidants. Various herbs used in Chinese medicine are helpful in increasing blood flow to the eyes.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-09785-3