Omega-3 and Brain Injury.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil may prevent physical deficits resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). This was the result of a study on mice, some of which were given omega-3 before the brain trauma. Omega-3 is known to be beneficial in other neurologic disorders and has a very good safety rating […]

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Conditions: Cognitive impairment, Inflammation, Multiple sclerosis, Traumatic brain injury

Supplements: Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Miscellaneous: Central nervous system, Gray matter, Myelin, Oligodendrocytes, Peripheral nervous system, White matter

Nutritional Supplements for Macular Degeneration.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the world, and the number of people expected to have AMD in the United States is rising because of the aging population. Previous studies have shown that people who consume more carotenoids, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids have a lower risk of developing […]

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Stimulation of the Endocannabinoid System

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

The eCB receptors are widely expressed in the body and associated with the nervous system cells and immune system cells. The basic messages of the eCB system are “relax, eat, sleep, forget, and protect.” The system modulates neuroplasticity, neuroprotection, immunity, inflammation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. Cells of obese people have increased eCB tone, and eCB antagonists […]

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Anti-Hypertensive Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

High blood pressure (hypertension,) with blood pressure over 140/90, is a risk for stroke, kidney disease and heart disease. Alternative therapy is beneficial in hypertension, especially in early, mild hypertension that doesn’t need prescription treatment. Certain foods and herbs have chemical and relaxation functions similar to anti-hypertensive medications. A specific cause of essential hypertension cannot […]

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Protective Nutrients.

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Certain nutrients are beneficial when taken in doses above the accepted daily doses. They can reduce inflammation, improve immune functioning, and improve the barrier at the inner lining of the intestine. People who have surgery, cancer, and severe burns as well as immunosuppressed patients can benefit by immune nutrients. Included in this paper are glutamine, […]

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Curcumin Increases DHA in the Brain.

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

A deficiency of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is linked to anxiety and DHA is necessary for brain development and neuroprotection. However, DHA must be obtained from the diet or from the breakdown of dietary chemicals. These natural processes are not very efficient. Curcumin, an extract of turmeric, improves the action of DHA in the brain, and […]

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Conditions: Anxiety, Cognitive impairment, DHA deficiency

Supplements: Curcumin, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Foods: Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Miscellaneous: Neuroprotection, Plant-based diet

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Fatty Liver.

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the primary omega-3 in marine fish. DHA reduces the inflammation from oxidative stress. DHA is beneficial in hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. This study was of the effect of DHA on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver. The cause of fatty is unknown and may be asymptomatic. The current […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Diabetes, Fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Oxidative stress, Steatohepatitis

Supplements: Carnosine, Choline, Crimson glory vine (Vitis coignetiae), Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Green tea extract, Histidine, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid, Superoxide dismutase (SOD)

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cancer of the Lungs.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

The authors report a case of malignant lung cancer in a 78 year old male with multiple tumors in both lungs. The diagnosis was malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the lungs, a cancer with a very poor prognosis. The patient declined the usual chemotherapy and chose to treat himself nutritionally. The patient was taking fish oil […]

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Conditions: Cancer, Chemotherapy, Lung cancer, Malignant fibrous histiocytoma

Supplements: Algae oil, Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Foods: Fish

Microalgae as Food.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Algae has been used for food for centuries, from Mexico to Africa and Asia. The article reviewed here is about health and nutritional benefits. The growing world population requires cost-effective, easily produced nutritional sources. Algae are photosynthetic (growing using light energy), grow rapidly, reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), and produce more biomass than other types […]

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Anti-Angiogenesis Review.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dr. Gary Pack

Angiogenesis is a normal process of forming new blood vessels. It takes place in growth, menstrual cycles, healing, etc. It is necessary for cancers to grow and to metastasize. It occurs in macular degeneration and hinders the vision. Blockers of angiogenesis are beneficial in cancer, macular degeneration and other disease processes. Dr. Judah Folkmann studied […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Cancer, Wounds