The tear dysfunction syndrome, popularly called dry eye syndrome, is a problem that affects millions of Brazilians. The disease is caused by changes in the composition or production of tears, which impair the lubrication of the area. A strong ally of eye health, which even benefits those who suffer from this problem, is a specific type of omega 3 fatty acid, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
“Ocular dryness has unpleasant consequences and can lead to more serious illnesses. The most common symptoms are redness, itchiness, a feeling of sand in the eyes and sensitivity to light. “One of the main causes for this dryness and consequent chronic irritation of the eyes is omega-3 deficiency, especially DHA,” says Dr. Maria Inês Harris, scientific consultant for OmegaPURE.
And it is precisely in the balance of tear fat that DHA can act. “Omega 3 DHA is a strong ally for eye health. Several studies indicate that fatty acids protect adult eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome,” continues Dr. Harris.
These essential fats for our body help to properly drain the intraocular fluid from the eyes, even lowering the risk of high blood pressure in the eyes and even glaucoma. When ingested during pregnancy, DHA brings even more benefits.
“This nutrient acts to protect the nerve cells that are forming in the baby’s brain during pregnancy. These nerve cells are responsible for forming the retina, improving visual acuity in babies and children,” explains the expert.
Diet or supplementation?
One of the ways to ingest Omega 3 with DHA is by consuming cold water fish. However, it is known that Brazilians consume little fish, an average of 9 kilos of fish per year, when the ideal, according to the World Health Organization, is 12 kilos.
In addition, it is quite common for healthy food to go from good to bad if the fish is contaminated with heavy metals. Therefore, a good way out is supplementation.
The tear dysfunction syndrome, popularly called dry eye syndrome, is a problem that affects millions of Brazilians. The disease is caused by changes in the composition or production of tears, which impair the lubrication of the area. A strong ally of eye health, which even benefits those who suffer from this problem, is a specific type of omega 3 fatty acid, DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
“Ocular dryness has unpleasant consequences and can lead to more serious illnesses. The most common symptoms are redness, itchiness, a feeling of sand in the eyes and sensitivity to light. “One of the main causes for this dryness and consequent chronic irritation of the eyes is omega-3 deficiency, especially DHA,” says Dr. Maria Inês Harris, scientific consultant for OmegaPURE.
And it is precisely in the balance of tear fat that DHA can act. “Omega 3 DHA is a strong ally for eye health. Several studies indicate that fatty acids protect adult eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome,” continues Dr. Harris.
These essential fats for our body help to properly drain the intraocular fluid from the eyes, even lowering the risk of high blood pressure in the eyes and even glaucoma. When ingested during pregnancy, DHA brings even more benefits.
“This nutrient acts to protect the nerve cells that are forming in the baby’s brain during pregnancy. These nerve cells are responsible for forming the retina, improving visual acuity in babies and children,” explains the expert.
Diet or supplementation?
One of the ways to ingest Omega 3 with DHA is by consuming cold water fish. However, it is known that Brazilians consume little fish, an average of 9 kilos of fish per year, when the ideal, according to the World Health Organization, is 12 kilos.
In addition, it is quite common for healthy food to go from good to bad if the fish is contaminated with heavy metals. Therefore, a good way out is supplementation.
