Avacadoes as Food for Mothers and Young Children.

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

Good nutrition is of major importance to a child’s growth and development during the first 2 years of life. Dietary needs of infants (6-12 months) and toddlers (12 months to 2 years) are different from those of older children. PREPREGNANCY, PREGNANCY, and BREASTFEEDING. Foods mothers eat before and during pregnancy are important to the health […]

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Conditions: Anemia, Breastfeeding, Cancer, Childhood, Hypercholesterol, Hypertension, Infancy, Malnutrition, Neurodevelopment, Oxidation, Pregnancy, Stroke, Toddler

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Antioxidants, Essential fatty acids, Fiber, Folic acid (folate), Glutathione, Iodine, Iron, Minerals, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Oleic acid, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin K, Vitamins, Zinc

Foods: Apple, Avocado, Banana, Cereals, Complementary diet, Fruits, Grape, Meat, Mother's milk, Salt, Sugars, Transitional diet, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Na/K, Sodium, Supreme Court

Popular Diets and Micronutrient Deficiency.

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Dr. Gary Pack

A deficiency of micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, may cause serious chronic disease, such as being overweight. Since so many people are on weight-loss diets, the authors studied whether popular diets supply essential micronutrients in the recommended amounts to avoid complicating the dieter’s deficiencies. The authors studied blood levels of 27 micronutrients* provided by popular […]

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Micronutrients and the Brain.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

The normal functioning of our brains depend on certain micronutrients* and they should be obtained from the diet. For example, various B vitamins determine how well the nervous system functions. Vitamins B-6 and B-12 are needed for neurotransmitter production. As well, B-12 can delay the signs of dementia in the elderly and also prevent some […]

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Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Cognitive impairment, Cretinism, Dementia, Elderly, Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Micronutrients, Minerals, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamins

Foods: Blackberry

Miscellaneous: Brain, Central nervous system, Diet, Myelin, Neurotransmitters

Homocysteine as a Marker of Neurodegenerative Disease.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a chemical found in the blood; high Hcy levels (HHcy) are commonly associated with neurodegenerative disease. HHcy is often seen in elderly people and is associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, cognitive impairment, and stroke. Also, HHcy is associated with vitamin B deficiency (folate, B12, B6) and is a […]

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Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Brain atrophy, Cognitive impairment, Hyperhomcysteinemia, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurotoxicity, Stroke, Vascular disease

Supplements: Folic acid (folate), Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

Miscellaneous: Biomarker, Homocysteine

Red Onion Peel as Herbal Viagra.

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

A plant based beverage was given free to terminal cancer patients in South Africa, Luxembourg and the United States. The goal was to improve their nutrition. The flavonoid extract was made with red onion peels, containing quercetin. The drink contained quercetin, citric acid, vitamin C, vitamin B-3, vitamin B-6, dietary fiber, tangerine orange flavor and […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Sexual dysfunction, Sickle cell disease

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Citric acid (citrate), Fiber, Quercetin, Vitamin B-3 (niacin) (nicotinic acid), Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Foods: Oranges, Red onion peel, Tangerine

Miscellaneous: Caffeine, Phosphodiesterase-5, Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, Viagra

Gluten-Free Diet, Psychiatric Symptoms and (Celiac) Coeliac Disease.

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the gastrointestinal system caused by people eating gluten when they are genetically susceptible to the disease. Fatigue and indigestion are common symptoms. Diagnosis is made by small intestine biopsy. Depression is common among adults with celiac disease. Depression and behavioral disorders are common in adolescents with celiac disease. […]

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Conditions: Attention deficit disorder, Autoimmune disease, Celiac disease, Depression, Learning impairment, Tryptophan deficiency

Supplements: Tyrosine, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

Miscellaneous: Dopamine, Gluten-free diet, Prolactin, Serotonin

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Treatment.

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Dr. Gary Pack

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is becoming more common. The symptoms include heartburn, return of stomach contents up the esophagus, trouble swallowing, coughing, hoarseness and/or chest pain. With GERD, gastric contents, including stomach acid (hydrochloric acid,) are forced up into the esophagus. The most common GERD treatment at this time is with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) […]

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Conditions: Carcinogenesis, Gastroesophageal reflux

Supplements: Betaine (trimethylglycine) (TMG), Melatonin, Methionine, Tryptophan, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Nitric oxide (NO), Proton pump inhibitors

Premenstrual Syndrome: From Etiology to Treatment.

Posted on January 13, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Physical symptoms during the premenstrual period are referred to as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and mental symptoms in the premenstrual period are referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The symptoms alter the person’s daily activities. The American College of Obstretics and Gynecology says that the diagnosis of PMS is made “if at least one mental […]

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Menopause: Oxygen Stress and Dietary Antioxidants.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Menopause is a permanent loss of menstruation after a period of amenorrhea (abnormal stoppage of the menstrual periods) lasting more than one year. The usual range of age of onset is age 40 to 55 and symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, arteriosclerosis, and deterioration of the skin suggestive of estrogen deficiency. Hormone replacement therapy […]

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Paleolithic Diet Versus the Western Diet.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Environmental changes, including diet and lifestyle, which took place 10,000 years ago have been too recent for the human genome to make a proper adjustment. As a result “diseases of civilization” have emerged. The types of foods and food processing developed in the recent Neolithic and Industrial Periods have changed the following elements of our […]

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