Should people with myopia supplement fish oil every day?

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The article was written by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thai Hung - Ophthalmologist, Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital
Fish oil contains a lot of vitamins and nutrients that are beneficial for the eyes. Therefore, when nearsightedness or eye problems, patients often tend to use fish oil as a tonic. However, if you are nearsighted, should you supplement with fish oil every day? What are the benefits of fish oil? The following article will cover this issue in more detail.

1. How is fish oil beneficial for the eyes?

Fish oil is considered a functional food or medicine that provides many nutrients for the body. Fish oil is divided into 2 types:
Fish oil contains vitamin A and vitamin D Fish oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. 1.1 Fish oil contains vitamin A and vitamin D The human body needs to be supplemented with four fat-soluble vitamins, namely vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. Fish oil helps supplement 2/4 of these essential vitamins, including vitamin A. D
Vitamin A is essential for the creation of tissues, skin, retina, is an important vitamin for better vision. People with vitamin A deficiency can experience dry eyes, night blindness, even blindness or growth retardation, respiratory infections, especially in young children. Vitamin A is abundant in fish, meat, fish, eggs, milk, liver, red and dark green vegetables...
Vitamin D includes vitamin D2 found in plants and vitamin D3 in animals. Vitamin D helps to develop calcium, phosphorus, strengthen bones.
1.2 Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6

Omega 3 and omega 6 are two types of fatty acids that are very good for the eyes, heart and brain. Therefore, children are often supplemented with omega 3 and omega 6 to enhance brain development. Omega 3 is also known as eye tonic omega, helps eyes sharper, healthier, especially necessary for people with eye diseases such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, glaucoma.

2. Should nearsighted people take fish oil?

Fish oil contains vitamins necessary for the eyes, but does not have the ability to cure myopia. People with myopia should only use fish oil as a tonic to help keep their eyes healthy, to help eyes not get tired during a stressful working day, especially those who work with computers every day. The substances in fish oil also have the ability to reduce the risk of macular degeneration, maintain eye health, and prevent vision-related problems.

3. How much fish oil should be added per day?

Fish oil is great for the eyes but it only works when used correctly and in the right dose.
Each type of fish oil will have a certain use. Health experts recommend that every day healthy people need at least 250-500mg of omega 3 combined with DHA and EPA. Fish oil should be taken after meals because fish oil is better absorbed with fat. Do not take fish oil after 2pm because at this time, the amount of omega 3 that can be absorbed by the body will gradually decrease.

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