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

Medical Therapy of Urolithiasis.

Posted on March 7, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Urolithiasis is a condition of having stones in the urinary system and it affects 5-10% of the American and European populations. Medical therapy is evolving at this time with prevention of stones including the following: 1. Drink two liters of water per day. 2. Reduce animal protein intake. 3. Reduce salt intake. 4. Consume a […]

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Conditions: Hyperuricemia, Hypocitraturia, Urinary stones (urolithiasis)

Supplements: Calcium, Chondroitin sulfate, Citric acid (citrate), Cystine, Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic acid, Magnesium, Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)

Foods: Alcohol, Almonds, Asparagus, Bacon, Beef, Beer, Beets, Bread, Cauliflower, Cereals, Chicken, Chocolate, Citrus fruit, Duck, Fermented foods, Gooseberries, Kidney beans, Lamb, Lemons, Lima beans, Limes, Mushrooms, Nuts, Peanuts, Peas, Pineapple, Pork, Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum), Seafood, Sorrel, Spinach, Strawberries, Tea (Camellia sinensis), Turkey, Wheat bran, Whole grains

Miscellaneous: Calcium oxylate, Citrates, Heparin, Oxalate (oxalic acid), Purines, Sodium, Uric acid (urate)

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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