Sweet Potato Leaves Contain Beta Carotene and Lutein for Eye Health

Kepaito Mandela; Evaire  Shakave

doi:10.47667/ijpasr.v2i2.128

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Kepaito Mandela Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Kenya University, Kenya
Evaire Shakave Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Kenya University, Kenya

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https://doi.org/10.47667/ijpasr.v2i2.128

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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.

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