In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into the role of nutrition in maintaining good eye health with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss:
1. The 30 nutrients that keep your eyes healthy
2. Macular carotenoids for eye protection
3. Why you need more than beta-carotene for healthy eyes
4. How to reduce eye strain and blue light exposure
Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision."
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In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into the role of nutrition in maintaining good eye health with Dr. Rudrani Banik. You’ll hear us discuss:
- The 30 nutrients that keep your eyes healthy
- Macular carotenoids for eye protection
- Why you need more than beta-carotene for healthy eyes
- How to reduce eye strain and blue light exposure
Dr. Rudrani Banik is a Board-certified Ophthalmologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and expertise in Functional Medicine. Skilled in ophthalmic surgery and Botox, she specializes in treating headaches and migraines. Dr. Banik is also the author of three books on eye health and nutrition: "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," "Dr. Rani's Visionary Kitchen: Over 200 Recipes For Healthy Vision," and "Dr. Rani's Plant-Based Visionary Kitchen: Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes for Healthy Vision."
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Timestamps
02:34 - Nourishing Your Eyes Beyond Carrots
10:04 - The Surprising Truth Behind Beta Carotene
12:09 - Surprising Nutrients and Delicious Smoothies for Eye Health
17:32 - How Screen Time and Nutrition Impact Your Vision
20:09 - The Science Behind Blue Light Blocking Glasses
25:40 - Flickering, Blue Light, and Migraine Triggers
28:30 - Macular Degeneration and How to Safeguard Your Vision
32:52 - The Hidden Wonders of Eye Exams
38:09 - Looking at the Glands in People's Eyes
41:21 - Eye Drops Exposed
47:18 - The Nutrition Eye-Q Test
49:08 - Nourishing Your Eyes with Dr. Banik’s Books
50:39 - Where Can You Find Dr. Banik?
