Flaxseed oil and fish oil for dry eyes
This is why opting for cold-processed oils like flax oil, fish oil, and krill oil from a reputable brand is a good idea.
Shawn Stevenson • Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success: A Longevity Book
Sea Buckthorn Oil Helps Dry Eye
15-Sep-2012, 11:37
I have had dry eye since 1998, when I had LASIK surgery. Over time, I have been able to manage it with Restasis, TranquilEyes goggles, flax oil, drops, etc., but still suffered frequent flare-ups that required the use of an optical steroid to quell. About three months ago, I started taking sea buckt... See more
15-Sep-2012, 11:37
I have had dry eye since 1998, when I had LASIK surgery. Over time, I have been able to manage it with Restasis, TranquilEyes goggles, flax oil, drops, etc., but still suffered frequent flare-ups that required the use of an optical steroid to quell. About three months ago, I started taking sea buckt... See more
Sea Buckthorn Oil Helps Dry Eye - Dry Eye Zone Forums
Buckthorn and flaxseed are both plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for your heart health, skin health, and immune system. However, they have different types and amounts of omega-3s, as well as other nutrients and compounds.
Buckthorn, also known as sea buckthorn, is a berry that grows in cold and dry regions of Asia and Europ
... See moreWhile flax is the most common offering and is high in omega-3, recent research suggests that the predominant type of omega-3 found in flax oil, alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), is difficult to assimilate in the body. It must be enzymatically converted into the more useful omega-3 fractions: docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic aicd (EPA). Even t
... See moreMark Sisson • The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series)
Evening primrose oil or fish oil supplements may also help alleviate symptoms.
Mary Claire Haver MD • The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts
Olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil may be eaten freely. Sesame oil may be eaten in moderation. Other vegetable oils should be avoided.