Gluten-Free Diet: Alternative Cereals.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Gluten is a group of proteins called prolamins, which are metabolized to proline and glutamine amino acids, which resist digestion. Different grains have different prolamins. Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease which can only be treated by a gluten-free diet at this time. The reaction is caused by the gluten protein contained in a […]

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Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Celiac disease, Nutritional deficiencies

Supplements: Glutamine, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Proline, Protein

Foods: Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), Canary seed, Fish, Fonio, Gluten-free diet, Job's tears (Chinese pearl barley), Meat, Milk products, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice flour, Rye, Sourdough, Teff, Teosinte, Wheat

Miscellaneous: Gluten, Peptidase enzyme, Prolamin

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Fatty Liver.

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the primary omega-3 in marine fish. DHA reduces the inflammation from oxidative stress. DHA is beneficial in hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. This study was of the effect of DHA on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver. The cause of fatty is unknown and may be asymptomatic. The current […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Oxidative stress, Steatohepatitis

Supplements: Carnosine, Choline, Crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae), Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Green tea extract, Histidine, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Hypertriglyceridemia.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hypertriglyceridemia is a high level of triglycerides in the blood, and 30% of Americans have a triglyceride level over 150 mg/dL. Hypertriglyceridemia is commonly associated with other lipid abnormalities and can be secondary to a high fat diet, excessive alcohol use, some medications and some medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes and hypothyroidism. Primary hypertriglyceridemia […]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cancer of the Lungs.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

The authors report a case of malignant lung cancer in a 78 year old male with multiple tumors in both lungs. The diagnosis was malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the lungs, a cancer with a very poor prognosis. The patient declined the usual chemotherapy and chose to treat himself nutritionally. The patient was taking fish oil […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Lung cancer, Malignant fibrous histiocytoma

Supplements: Algae oil, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Foods: Fish

Fermented Fish Oil and Atopic Dermatitis.

Posted on August 27, 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. NOTE: Fermented fish oil is available on the internet. KEY WORDS: Allergic skin inflammation, Anti-allergic, Atopic dermatitis, Cytokines, Differentiation, Ferment, Fish oil, Immune cell, Inflammation, Omega-3, Polyunsaturated fatty […]

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Conditions: Allergic skin inflammation, Allergies, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Differentiation, Inflammation, Proliferation

Supplements: Fermented fish oil, Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Polyunsaturated fatty acids

Miscellaneous: Anti-allergic, Cytokines, Ferment, Immune system, T cell lymphocytes

Anti-Angiogenesis Review.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Angiogenesis is a normal process of forming new blood vessels. It takes place in growth, menstrual cycles, healing, etc. It is necessary for cancers to grow and to metastasize. It occurs in macular degeneration and hinders the vision. Blockers of angiogenesis are beneficial in cancer, macular degeneration and other disease processes. Dr. Judah Folkmann studied […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Cancer, Wounds

Supplements: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), Arginine, Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Benfotiamine, Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), Copper, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Dong quai (Angelica sinensis, Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), European mistletoe (Viscum album), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Gotu kola (Centellla asiatica), Green tea, Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Hops (Humulus lupulus), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Lysine, Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Proanthocyanidines, Quercetin, Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza), Resveratrol, Selenium, Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), St. John's Wort (Hypericin perforatum), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Vitamin D, Wormwood (Artemisia annua), Zinc

Foods: Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Cruciferous vegetables, Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Matcha green tea, Mate (Ilex paraguayensis)

Miscellaneous: COX-2, COX-2 inhibitor, Exercise, Folkman (Dr. Judah), Li (Dr. William), Proton pump inhibitors, Vegan

Fatty Acids from Dietary Sources.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates are the major three components of animal and plant tissues. Lipids include a variety of sources of energy for the human body, including fats and triglycerides. Fatty acids, a major component of lipids, provide up to 30% of human energy and are an important component of cell membranes. Fats are stored […]

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Supplemental Immune Support and Surgery.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nutrition based programs are being devised to increase recovery of patients after surgery. Products being used include omega-3 fatty acids, arginine, glutamine and medium chain triglycerides (MCT). More emphasis is being placed on boosting immunity and less emphasis is being placed on replacing energy. High doses of some nutritional component are “immune-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anabolic, and […]

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Conditions: Health, Infection, Inflammation, Surgery

Supplements: Arginine, Glutamine, Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid

Foods: Coconut oil, Cooking oils

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory

Diet in Rheumatic Disease.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Gout, an inflammatory disease of hyperuricemia (high uric acid,) is caused by monosodium urate crystals in joints and other tissues. It is associated with the metabolic syndrome and the consumption of high purine foods. The risk of gout is increased by high protein diets and by alcohol. Low purine diets are difficult for many people […]

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Conditions: Fibromyalgia, Gout, Hyperuricemia, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Supplements: Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Omega-9 fatty acid, Probiotics, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E

Foods: Bacon, Beef, Beer, Black currants, Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Cabbage, Chocolate, Citrus fruit, Coffee, Corn, Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Fructose, Green peppers, Meat, Milk, Nut oil, Nuts, Olive oil, Oranges, Parsley, Pork, Potatoes, Rose hips, Rye, Safflower oil, Shrimp, Strawberries, Sunflower seeds, Vegetable oils, Vegetables, Wheat, Whole grains, Wine

Miscellaneous: Aspartame, Caffeine, Elimination diet, Food coloring, Mediterranean diet, Monosodium glutamate, Purines, Uric acid (urate)

Alzheimer’s Disease, Healthy Fatty Acids and DHA.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

DHA treatment may be beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which is a neurodegenerative disorder with cognitive and short-term memory impairment. The cause of AD is unknown. Many studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of AD. Also, dietary DHA protects learning in rats that have been infused with amyloid-beta (a rat model […]

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