Women tend to live longer than men, but usually have a higher level of disease. Now, research from the University of Georgia (UGA) shows that this higher level of disease can be increased with a better diet – high carotenoids of pigmented such as sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, watermelon, paprika, tomatoes, oranges and carrots. These bright-colored fruits and vegetables are very important in preventing visual and cognitive loss, Uga said in a press release about this research, which was published in neuroscience nutrients. This study reviews and analyzes data from previous research.
The average woman has more body fat than men. Body fat functions as a significant sink for many food vitamins and minerals, which creates reservoirs that are useful for women during pregnancy. This availability, however, means less available for retina and brain, placing women at greater risk for degenerative problems.Carotenoid food intake of pigment acts as an antioxidant. Two specific carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in specific eye and brain tissue and have been proven directly to increase the degeneration of the central nervous system.
“Men and women eat the same amount of this carotenoid, but the requirements for women are much higher … recommendations need to be changed so that women are aware that they have a vulnerability that they must overcome proactively, so they don’t have these problems later Hari, “The release quoted fellow writer Professor Billy R Hammond said.