Folate and Neural Tube Defects.

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Folate protects a human fetus from neural tube defects (NTDs). Two types of NTDs include anencephaly and spina bifida. This is the only instance in which a congenital malformation can be prevented, simply. If the neural tube does not close during development of the embryo, congenital defects can result. Folate is a B-complex vitamin that […]

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Conditions: Abortion, Anemia, Anencephaly, Congenital malformation, Elderly, Fetus, Megaloblastic anemia, Multiple sclerosis, Neural tube defects, Neurodegenerative disease, Pernicious anemia, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Spina bifida

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

Foods: Beans, Berries, Cereal grains, Citrus fruit, Citrus juice, Leafy green vegetables, Legumes, Peas

Miscellaneous: Amino acid, Coenzyme, Nucleic acids, Purines, Pyrimidines

Nitric Oxide in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease.

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas which is found throughout the human body, in plants and in insects, which is important for the following functions: Regulates blood vessel dilation. Prevents blood clot formation in blood vessels. Important in reproduction. Dilates bronchi in the lungs. Aids in bone formation. Works in memory function. Regulates insulin sensitivity. […]

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Prolactin and Autoimmunity.

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Prolactin (PRL) plays a role in innate and adaptive immunity. There are important connections between the immune and the endocrine systems. PRL is produced in the anterior pituitary gland and by immune cells. PRL receptors are found in many parts of the body. The primary role of PRL is to control the growth of mammary […]

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Iron, Folate and Vit. B-12 in Multiple Sclerosis.

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) test low for iron and benefit from iron supplementation. The present study was done on MS patients to monitor their iron, ferritin, folate and homocysteine levels and to determine if replacement of certain deficiencies altered the course of the MS. MS is considered to be an autoimmune disease in […]

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Stress-Response Systems in Multiple Sclerosis.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by alternate relapses and progression. The relapses are believed to be the result of acute inflammatory lesions and the progression is believed to be the result of permanent damage to the nervous system. There is a high risk of relapses associated with stressful […]

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The Vitamin D Epidemic and It’s Health Consequences.

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Without sun exposure, 1000 IU daily of cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is required for both children and adults. A deficiency of vitamin D in children causes poor mineralization of the collagen matrix, leading to rickets. In adults, secondary hyperparathyroidism can result from a deficiency of vitamin D. This causes the loss of bone structure and mineralization […]

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Apoptosis in Autoimmune Disorders.

Posted on March 13, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The avoidance of auto-immune disease requires that the body destroy abnormal lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that attack the person’s own tissues (autoreactive lymphocytes.) This process seems to occur in the thymus gland. Omega-3 fish oil increases the process of destroying the autoreactive lymphocytes and fish oil has been shown to benefit rheumatoid […]

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Vitamin D and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Posted on March 10, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Vitamin D is a factor in autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that has not been well-studied in regard to vitamin D status. The authors studied blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in recently diagnosed cases of SLE and compared them […]

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Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, Photosensitivity, Renal (kidney) disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vitamin D deficiency

Supplements: Vitamin D

Miscellaneous: African Americans, Caucasians

Multiple Sclerosis, an Autoimmune Inflammatory Disease.

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered to be an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin layer around the neurons. Abnormal cells from the thymus produce chemicals that destroy the myelin in MS. Geographic studies of MS implicate a role for vitamin D abnormalities and for dietary pattern influence on the disease. Dietary […]

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Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Inflammation, Malabsorption, Multiple sclerosis, Respiratory infections, Sinusitis, Viral infection

Supplements: Adaptogens, Digestive enzymes, Histamine, Multivitamins, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Probiotics, Thiol antioxidants

Foods: Fish

Miscellaneous: Acid-base balance, Hyperbaric oxygen, Myelin, Neurons, Prolactin

Vitamin D for Prevention of Diseases.

Posted on February 17, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The major source of Vitamin D in humans should be from sunlight. Measurement of 25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the blood is the proper way to determine if the patient is receiving enough vitamin D, with 20 ng/mL being a daily dose believed to be sufficient to prevent bone disease. A healthy level of Vitamin D is […]

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