Retina

Description

The Retina is the light-sensitive layer that lines the interior of the Eyeball.

Nervous System

 Melatonin is manufactured within the Retina.

 The Retina is involved in the Sense of Sight - the inner part of the Retina, next to the cavity of the Eyeball, contains light-sensitive cells (Rods and Cones) and their associated Nerve Fibers:

 The Retina has connections to the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) of the Hypothalamus in the Brain.

Amino Acids

 Taurine may enhance the function of the Rods and Cones of the Retina of the Eyes and Taurine deficiency may cause degeneration of the Retina.  ^[1]

Carotenoids

 Lutein concentrates in the Retina where it functions as an Antioxidant against Oxygen Free Radicals generated by Light and Sunlight and protects the Photoreceptor Cells of the Retina.  ^[2]

 Zeaxanthin concentrates in the Retina:  ^[3]

 Zeaxanthin may protect the Retina of the Eye from the toxic effects of exposure of the Retina to Sunlight.

Enzymes

 Glutathione Peroxidase concentrates (in high quantities) in the Retina.  ^[4]

Hormones

 Melatonin may protect the Photoreceptors (Rods and Cones) of the Retina from death (apoptosis).  ^[5]

 Pregnenolone concentrates in and is produced in the Retina.  ^[6]

Lipids

 Gamma Oryzanol may inhibit the toxic effects of Lipid Peroxidation (caused by Peroxidized Fats) in the Retina.  ^[7]