B Vitamins and Multivitamins For Healthy Vision

Aging puts real pressure on the retina, optic nerve, and tear system. We dig into a practical question many people over 60 are asking: can a daily multivitamin actually support healthy aging and day-to-day function, and does that translate into meaningful support for vision? We walk through new research on multivitamins and functional health, what the results do (and do not) prove, and why a basic supplement may help when appetite, food choices, medications, or digestion make it harder to cover nutrient needs.

From there, we connect the dots between eye health and the nervous system. We explain why B vitamins matter for cellular energy, DNA support, and homocysteine balance, and why vitamin B12 gets special attention when you’re thinking about the optic nerve and glaucoma risk. You’ll hear how the retina and optic nerve rely on mitochondria, why NAD is a hot topic in aging science, and where compounds like nicotinamide, NMN, and NR fit into the conversation. We keep it grounded: promising mechanisms are not the same as proven treatments, and megadoses are not a shortcut.

We also highlight research signals tied to age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye, including observational findings that link higher B12 intake with fewer dry eye symptoms. If you want a clear, realistic roadmap for natural eye care, nutrition for healthy vision, and targeted supplement thinking, you’ll leave with stronger questions to ask and smarter next steps to take. Subscribe, share this with someone focused on healthy aging, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Products mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Grossman's Whole Food Organic Superfood Multi-Vitamin

Wonderfeel NMN Capsules