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Anne-Marie Chalmers M.D. What can I do to relieve my red, sw o l l e n a n d itchy dry eyes? T here are various types of eye drops and topical lubricants available if you have dry eyes. But many ophthalmologists and optometrists also recommend increasing your daily intake of omega-3 from fresh, full-spectrum cod liver oil. That’s because most dry eye issues appear to be caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). With MGD, the protective oil in our tears gets blocked from coming to the Omega3 Innovations 727 Commerce Dr. Venice, FL 34292 941.485.4400 surface of the eye, causing our tears to evaporate too quickly. Getting an effective dose of omega-3 is helpful for two reasons: 1) it helps relieve chronic inflammation, which is both a symptom and a cause of MGD, and 2) it improves the quality of the oil in our tears. The oil is then able to protect the tears and eye surface, relieving that scratchy, painful dry eye feeling. In other words, it’s healing from the inside out. Does omega-3 and melatonin reduce skin damage from the sun? Low levels of omega- 3 and melatonin in the skin are strongly connected with inflammation. One common cause of inflammation in the skin? Sunburn and too much sun exposure. During sun exposure, UVA rays can penetrate into the lower layers of the skin, causing structural damage to collagen. These collagen fibers are important for keeping your skin firm and youthful. By increasing your intake of omega-3 and melatonin, you may be able protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation-induced skin damage. Take one vial of Omega Restore™ in the evening, which combines a full dose of omega-3 with melatonin. It’s one easy way to increase the amount of both nutrients in the skin. Use as your “internal sunblock,” along with sunscreen and protective clothing. health Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD, is the co-founder and president of Omega3 Innovations. Born and raised in the United States, Dr. Chalmers graduated from Brown University and completed her medical training at the University of Oslo in Norway. Her research and development work has included nutraceuticals (especially omega-3) and medical delivery device systems to facilitate ingestion of multiple medication combinations.


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