Fucoidan and Macular Degeneration.

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is now the leading cause of blindness in industrialized countries. The growth of new blood vessels occurs in multiple layers of the eye. These new immature blood vessels can leak into the retina and cause loss of vision. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a chemical responsible for the growth of […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Blindness, Inflammation, Neovascularization

Supplements: Fucoidan, Marine brown algae

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tumor, Antioxidant, Eye, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Vitamin A in Children’s Health and Eye Disease.

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

To read the author’s abstract of the article, click on the title of the article. Then, to read the full article, click on the full text icon. KEY WORDS: Beta-carotene, Blindness, Children, Diarrhoea (diarrhea), Eye, Fortification, HIV, Illness, Low income, Measles, Meta-analysis, Middle income, Night blindness, Mortality, Vomiting, Vision, Vitamin A, Xerophthalmia. PMID: 21868478. Summary […]

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Conditions: Blindness, Diarrhea, HIV, Measles, Mortality, Night blindness, Vomiting, Xerophthalmia

Supplements: Beta-carotene, Vitamin A

Miscellaneous: Eye, Income

Aging, Food, Culture and Health.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

“International studies have revealed a great deal of information on the importance of food intake to healthy aging. In this study, elderly Greeks were studied in Australia and in Sparta, Greece. The subjects were studied for quality of life and for survival.”

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Conditions: Aging, Alcoholism, Allergies, Angina, Blindness, Cancer, Cataracts

Supplements: Algae, Antioxidants, Arginine, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bicarbonate, Bioflavonoids

Miscellaneous: Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Athletes, Exercise, Metabolism, Vegan

Bilberry Protective Effect on Human Corneal Cells.

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is used worldwide as medicine for improving the health of the human eye without adequate clinical trials. The plant is native to Europe and North America. The polyphenols, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, are important in bilberry and may be the reason for bilberry’s health benefits. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results. […]

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Conditions: Blindness, Dry eye syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome

Supplements: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Anthocyanins, Cornea, Flavonoids, Glycosaminoglycans, Polyphenols

Hypericin and Neovascularization in Retinopathy.

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

The growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis, also known as neovascularization) is the cause of blindness in many eye patients. Angiogenesis is involved in tumor growth, retinopathies (including ischemic retinopathy,) psoriasis, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. New blood vessels cause loss of vision in premature births and diabetic retinopathy. The new blood vessels overgrow, thereby […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Blindness, Diabetic retinopathy, Ischemic retinopathy, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Retinopathy, Rheumatoid arthritis

Supplements: Arginine, Bioflavonoids, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), Hypericin, St. John's Wort (Hypericin perforatum)

Miscellaneous: VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Modifiable Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the major cause of blindness in western countries, for which no cure is known. Some of the risk factors include age, family history and smoking, with the risk increasing exponential with aging. Smoking is the only risk factor that can be altered. The studies done in regards to other risk […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Aging, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Blindness, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Lung cancer, Smokers

Supplements: Antioxidants, Carotenes, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

Foods: Corn, Fatty acids, Leafy green vegetables, Margarine, Trans fats, Vegetable oils

Miscellaneous: Eye, Macula, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

New Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of blindness in the elderly. New drugs are being tested to work against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a natural chemical in the body that causes neovascularization (the growth of new blood vessels) in the eye. Corticosteroids, which prevent the growth of new blood vessels, are used […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Angiogenesis, Blindness, Cancer, Neovascularization

Supplements: Beta-carotene, DIM (diindolylmethane), Fish oil, Glycine, Green tea extract, Lutein, Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Selenium, Silymarin, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

Foods: Corn

Miscellaneous: Corticosteroids, Macula, Photodynamic therapy, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

Omega-3 and Retinal Disease.

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

“Ocular neovascularization (growth of new blood vessels in the eye) is the most common cause of blindness in all age groups.” Diseases with visual loss have a first stage of loss of circulation and resulting loss of oxygen to the eye and a second stage of growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) resulting from the […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Angiogenesis, Blindness, Diabetic retinopathy, Ischemic retinopathy, Neovascularization, Retinopathy

Supplements: Arginine, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Foods: Mother's milk

Miscellaneous: Arachidonic acid

Antioxidants and Macular Degeneration.

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The primary cause of blindness in the developed world is age related macular degeneration (AMD), and the goal of this study was to see if the intake of antioxidants in the daily diet would prevent AMD. Careful records of food intake were studied by extensive interviews with 5836 people using questionnaires. The patients were followed […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Blindness

Supplements: Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zinc

Foods: Broccoli, Carrots, Citrus fruit, Citrus juice, Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Green peppers, Kale, Meat, Nuts, Potatoes, Poultry, Spinach, Vegetable oils, Whole grains

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Vitamin A in Children’s Health and Eye Disease.

Aging, Food, Culture and Health.

Bilberry Protective Effect on Human Corneal Cells.

Hypericin and Neovascularization in Retinopathy.

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