Evidence supporting the use of: Flavanol (mixture)
For the body system: Eyes

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Flavanols, a subclass of flavonoids found in foods such as cocoa, tea, apples, and berries, have been studied for their potential benefits to eye health, particularly due to their antioxidant and vasodilatory properties. Scientific research indicates that flavanols can improve blood flow, including ocular circulation, and may help protect retinal cells from oxidative stress, which is implicated in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye conditions. A number of human and animal studies suggest that diets rich in flavanols can help reduce the risk or progression of certain eye diseases by reducing inflammation and oxidative damage in ocular tissues. For example, a 2018 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that higher dietary intake of flavonoids was associated with a lower risk of developing AMD.

However, while the evidence is promising, it is not yet definitive. Most studies evaluate "flavonoids" as a broad group, and only a limited number specifically isolate the effects of flavanols (as a mixture) on eye health. More robust, long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy and determine optimal dosages. Nonetheless, the antioxidant action and vascular benefits of flavanols provide a scientific rationale for their use in supporting eye health, even if the evidence base is still developing.

More about Flavanol (mixture)
More about Eyes

Products containing Flavanol (mixture)

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.