Polyphenols in Pregnancy and Fetal Ductus Arteriosus.

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study was done to test the belief that foods rich in polyphenols, especially flavonoids, consumed by mothers during the third trimester interfere with fetal heart ductal dynamics. Constriction of the ductus arteriosus before birth can harm the fetus and can cause pulmonary hypertension. Patency of the ductus arteriosus, which stays open until birth, depends […]

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Conditions: Ductus arteriosus, Fetal life

Supplements: Bioflavonoids, Resveratrol

Foods: Apple, Berries, Black tea (Camellia sinensis), Chocolate, Grapes, Green tea (Camellia sinensis), Mate (Ilex paraguayensis), Olive oil, Oranges, Peanuts, Soybeans, Spinach, Tomatoes

Miscellaneous: Arachidonic acid, Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Prostaglandins

Cataracts and Lutein and Zeaxanthin in the Diet.

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

The incidence of cataracts is increasing in the U.S. and there is some concern about whether Medicare can continue to cover surgery for cataract removal. This study was done to evaluate the relationships between nuclear cataracts, lutein and zeaxanthin in the diet, serum and macula in a study of women aged 50 to 79. In […]

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Conditions: Cataracts

Supplements: Lutein, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin

Foods: Broccoli, Citrus fruit, Collards, Corn, Fruits, Leafy green vegetables, Lettuce, Mustard greens, Soy, Spinach, Turnip greens, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Lipid peroxidation

Hyperuricemia Review.

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hyperuricemia (high blood uric acid) a health issue apart from gout. Gout is the best known result of high uric acid blood levels in humans, causing painful, swollen joints. Gout symptoms come from deposits of uric acid crystals in joints of colder parts of the body. Hyperuricemia is from excess uric acid production or insufficient […]

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Conditions: Abdominal obesity, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Gout, Hypertension, Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperuricemia, Insulin resistance, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Lifestyle, Metabolic syndrome, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Urinary stones (urolithiasis), Weight loss

Supplements: Arginine, Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), Bioflavonoids, Chelation therapy, Kudzu (Pueraria lobata), Lignans, Plumbum metallicum homeopathic, Potassium citrate, Quercetin, Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri), Vitamin B-3 (niacin) (nicotinic acid), White mulberry (Morus alba)

Foods: Alcohol, Anchovies, Asparagus, Bacon, Beef, Beer, Black tea (Camellia sinensis), Bread, Cauliflower, Chicken, Cocoa, Duck, Figs, Fructose, Fruit juices, Glucose, Grapefruit juice, Herring, High fructose corn syrup, Kidney, Kidney beans, Lamb, Lemon juice, Lima beans, Liver, Mackerel, Mushrooms, Orange juice, Peas, Pork, Sardines, Scallops, Soft drinks, Spinach, Sweetbreads, Turkey, Whole grains, Yeast

Miscellaneous: Allopurinal, Apigenin, Gasoline, HDL-cholesterol, Homeopathy, Kaempferol, Morin, Nitric oxide (NO), Polyphenols, Puerarin, Purines, Uric acid (urate), Xanthine oxidase

Ascorbic Acid Role in the World Avian Flu Pandemic.

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Medicine has not been able to discover a solution for influenza and other viral diseases. The problem of finding a treatment for avian flu epidemic may be the result of the “evolving complexity” of the H5N1 virus. There is evidence that oral intake of vitamin C or ascorbic acid (AA) from food (as much as […]

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Conditions: Aging, Avian flu, Chicken pox, Diphtheria, Encephalitis, Epidemic, H5N1 virus, Hepatitis, Herpes, Hyperglycemia, Influenza, Measles, Poliomyelitis, Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Viral infection, Wounds

Supplements: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Foods: Beet greens, Black currants, Broccoli, Brussel's sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Kiwi, Orange juice, Oranges, Paprika, Persimmons, Spinach, Tomatoes

Miscellaneous: Antibiotics, Bacteriocidal, Bacteriostatic, Immunizaton, Insulin, Jungeblut (Dr. Claus W.), Lymphocytes, Nobel Prize, Orthomolecular medicine, Pauling (Dr. Linus), Staphylococcus, Szent-Gyorgy (Dr. Albert), Virucidal

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)

Lutein Bioavailability from Lutein-Enriched Eggs.

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

There are a number of carotenes, including beta-carotene and one of the benefits of fruits and vegetables is in the carotene content. Another carotene is lutein, which has been shown to be of protective benefit in age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). ARMD is inversely related to lutein levels in our diets, blood, and the macula (the […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration

Supplements: Antioxidants, Carotenes, Carotenoids, Lutein

Foods: Chicken, Eggs, Fruits, Spinach, Vegetables

Miscellaneous: Cholesterol, Lipids, Macula, Phospholipids, Triglycerides

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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