270. Eye Doctor Picks Best Nutrients for Eye Health - Life Extension

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Nutrition discussion with an optometrist.

Chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and excess sugar lead to accelerated aging and chronic diseases, including diseases of the eyes. Nutrition is the starting point to target these risk factors and should be a component of a healthy eye care routine. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal have an insightful discussion with Dr. Julie Poteet, a Doctor of Optometry and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Discussion highlights include how nutrition impacts ocular health, top dietary considerations for cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and the important work of the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society.

Dr. Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS

Dr. Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS is an industry key opinion leader in nutrition and ocular health. Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine; one of the first ODs to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist; frequent lecturer and author on nutrition and ocular health. Honored to have served as immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society, serves on the Board of the American Nutrition Association BCNS, the Macular Degeneration Association, Women in Optometry, and the Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society.