Support Healthy Vision

Persimmons are high in vitamin A and antioxidants, both of which are important for eye health. In fact, one persimmon contains 55% of the daily required amount of vitamin A. Vitamin A helps the conjunctival membranes and cornea operate properly. Furthermore, it is a vital component of rhodopsin, a protein required for normal eyesight. Persimmons also contain carotenoid antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which support healthy vision. These chemicals are abundant in the retina, a light-sensitive layer of tissue located in the back of the eye.

Diets high in lutein and zeaxanthin may lower the risk of some eye illnesses, such as age-related macular degeneration, a retinal condition that can cause vision loss. Research of over 100,000 participants discovered that those who took the most lutein and zeaxanthin had a 40% lower chance of getting age-related macular degeneration than those who consumed the least.