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Vision

Which nutrients contribute to the maintenance of normal vision.

The retina of the eye needs various vitamins and minerals to function. Some nutrients contribute to the maintenance of normal vision according to EU health claims. Here you find them – with evidence level and sources.

Nutrients & foods

  • Evidence: strong

    Vitamin A

    • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. [1][2]

      Authorised EU claim

Sources

  1. 01European Commission · 2012Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and healthOpen source
  2. 02European Food Safety Authority · 2017Dietary Reference Values for nutrients: Summary reportOpen source