Tiredness, stress, caffeine or excessive alcohol consumption can be some of the causes tremor or twitching of the eyes. They are very common and occur in most people at some point, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
Generally, these eyelid twitches also occur due to irritation of the eye’s cornea, or conjunctiva, which are the membranes that cover it. However, they are usually mild and go away without treatment.
Another reason that can cause this discomfort is lack of certain vitamins or mineralsas the B12or minerals such as magnesium and potassiumaccording to a report from the Baviera Clinic in Spain.
What foods contain B12, magnesium and potassium?
THE vitamin b12It is present naturally in many foods of animal origin and in some enriched foods. Additionally, there are over-the-counter and easy-to-consume supplements.
- Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk and other dairy products contain vitamin B12.
- Clams and beef liver are some of the best sources of vitamin B12.
- Some breakfast cereals, nutritional yeasts and other food products fortified with added vitamin B12.
He magnesium It is present in foods such as:
- Fruit (such as bananas, dried peaches or apricots, and avocados)
- Nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, and cashews)
- Legumes (such as peas, beans, lentils)
- Seeds
- soy products
- Whole grains (such as brown rice)
- Milk
On the other hand, the potassium It can be consumed through foods such as:
- Fruit (such as plums, raisins, oranges, bananas)
- Vegetables (such as pumpkin, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli)
- Lentils, red beans, soy and nuts
- Milk and yogurt
- Meats, poultry and fish
Additionally, other measures that can help avoid eye tremors include:
- Sleep more: Sleep is essential to enjoying optimal health and what experts recommend is getting between seven and eight hours of sleep per night.
- Drink less caffeine: Specialists indicate that it is advisable to consume less than 500 milligrams of caffeine per day, the equivalent of four or five cups of black coffee. A larger amount is usually related to fast heartbeat, insomnia, irritability, blurred vision and dizziness.
- Consume less alcohol: For most women, moderate drinking means no more than one standard drink a day, and for most men it means no more than two standard drinks a day.
- Lubricate your eyes with eye drops: The treatment in question should be guided by a trusted ophthalmologist, avoiding self-medication.
Likewise, it is advisable to consult a doctor to have a personalized diagnosis.
Source: Clarin
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