Corn Products As Sources of Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids found in the macula of the eye, have been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts and age related macular degeneration (ARMD). Corn is the only good source of both lutein and zeaxanthin. Dark, leafy greens contain significant lutein, while two Brazilian fruits, piqui and buriti, contain zeaxanthin. Processed […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Cataracts

Supplements: Beta-carotene, Carotenoids, Lutein, Zeaxanthin

Foods: Buriti, Canned foods, Chicken, Corn, Corn flakes, Corn flour, Corn meal, Curau, Farofa, Fried foods, Leafy green vegetables, Pamonha, Piqui, Polenta

Miscellaneous: Beta cryptoxanthin, Eye, Macula

Modifiable Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the major cause of blindness in western countries, for which no cure is known. Some of the risk factors include age, family history and smoking, with the risk increasing exponential with aging. Smoking is the only risk factor that can be altered. The studies done in regards to other risk […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Aging, Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Blindness, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Lung cancer, Smokers

Supplements: Antioxidants, Carotenes, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

Foods: Corn, Fatty acids, Leafy green vegetables, Margarine, Trans fats, Vegetable oils

Miscellaneous: Eye, Macula, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

New Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of blindness in the elderly. New drugs are being tested to work against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a natural chemical in the body that causes neovascularization (the growth of new blood vessels) in the eye. Corticosteroids, which prevent the growth of new blood vessels, are used […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Angiogenesis, Blindness, Cancer, Neovascularization

Supplements: Beta-carotene, DIM (diindolylmethane), Fish oil, Glycine, Green tea extract, Lutein, Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Selenium, Silymarin, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

Foods: Corn

Miscellaneous: Corticosteroids, Macula, Photodynamic therapy, VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor)

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

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