Open AccessSweet Potato Leaves Contain Beta Carotene and Lutein for Eye Health
Author(s) -
Kepaito Mandela,
Evaire Shakave
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal papier advance and scientific review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2709-0248
DOI - 10.47667/ijpasr.v2i2.128
Subject(s) - lutein , beta carotene , carotenoid , health benefits , vitamin a deficiency , medicine , ophthalmology , food science , retinol , vitamin , chemistry , traditional medicine
This article discusses the benefits of sweet potato leaves containing beta carotene and lutein for eye health. There are some problems of eyes namely Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes , Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive errors (blurred vision). Treatment options include surgery, including laser and traditional eye surgery. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants that can help prevent eyesight loss and support eye health. Beta carotene (provitamin A) and vitamin C are plentiful in yellow sweet potato. The beta carotene and lutein content is beneficial for eye health.