Protects Eyes Health

One of the antioxidants found in spinach, lutein, has been demonstrated to lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye illness that can obscure the clear, central vision needed for tasks like reading and driving. AMD is the major cause of visual loss in persons over the age of 50. Because there is presently no cure or therapy for the illness, prevention is essential. Lutein is abundant in raw spinach. Lutein is a carotenoid that has been shown to preserve your vision by blocking the visible blue light. It guards against cataracts and macular degeneration. Spinach also contains vitamin A, which aids in the formation of healthy mucous membranes, which are required for optimal vision.

Researchers investigated the eyes of 11 healthy nonsmokers who ingested 75 grams of frozen spinach containing 10 mg of lutein daily for two months in one Japanese study. Consumption of lutein-rich spinach enhanced blood lutein levels as well as macular pigment optical density measurements (MPOD). This is significant because macular pigment protects the eyes by acting as internal sunglasses, and low or decreasing MPOD is a risk factor for AMD. According to this study, spinach may help reduce the risk of AMD.