Milk thistle and Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment.

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Silymarin, an extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) was tested for the ability to improve liver function in chronic hepatitis C. This was a pilot study of 55 people that evaluated the benefit and safety of silymarin in people with hepatitis C. They were treated for 24 weeks, and liver function blood tests were done. […]

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Conditions: Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver fibrosis, Viral hepatitis, Viral infection

Supplements: Hyaluronic acid, Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Silymarin

Miscellaneous: Liver, RNA

Bilberry Protective Effect on Human Corneal Cells.

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is used worldwide as medicine for improving the health of the human eye without adequate clinical trials. The plant is native to Europe and North America. The polyphenols, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, are important in bilberry and may be the reason for bilberry’s health benefits. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results. […]

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Conditions: Blindness, Dry eye syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome

Supplements: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Anthocyanins, Cornea, Flavonoids, Glycosaminoglycans, Polyphenols

Hyaluronan and Hyaluronidase in Genitourinary Tumors.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Dr. Gary Pack

The most common tumors in men are genitourinary, with prostate cancer predominating. Genitourinary cancers are fifth most common in women. This review covers the use of hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid (HA) in genitourinary tumors, including prostate, bladder, renal, testicular, penis and Wilms’ tumors. The connection between HA and genitourinary cancer has been studied for 50 […]

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Conditions: Angiogenesis, Bladder cancer, Breast cancer, Genitourinary cancer, Glioma, Kidney cancer, Metastases, Penis cancer, Prostate cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma, Testicular cancer, Wilms' tumor

Supplements: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Chondroitin sulfate, Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Epigenetics, Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronidase

An Ingredient with Skin and Other Benefits: Glucosamine.

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Glucosamine and N-acetyl-glucosamine (a derivative) are the raw materials needed for production in the body to make the following polymers: 1. Glycosaminoglycans (such as hyaluronic acid). 2. Proteoglycans. Glucosamine, which is safe and has beneficial effects on the skin, can be used internally and externally. Because of hyaluronic acid production, glucosamine results in the following: […]

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Conditions: Aging, Hyperpigmentation, Inflammatory bowel disease, Migraine, Osteoarthritis, Skin wrinkling, Viral infection, Wounds

Supplements: Glucosamine, Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Biopolymers, Chondroprotective, Melanin, N-acetylglucosamine, Tyrosinase

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)

Natural Biopolymer: Hyaluronic Acid.

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Hyaluronic acid (HA), a polymer with elastic properties, is a polysaccharide formed from N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and glucuronic acid. HA belongs to a group of chemicals called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). The activity of a specific form or polymer of HA depends on the size the molecule. HA forms an aggregation center for a large molecule of chondroitin sulfate […]

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Conditions: Aging, Cancer, Cirrhosis, Dry eye syndrome, Inflammation, Liver disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wounds

Supplements: Chondroitin sulfate, Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Biopolymers, Cartilage, Connective tissues, Eye, Glucuronic acid, Glycosaminoglycans, Joint fluid, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, Rooster comb, Skin, Synovial fluid, UV (ultraviolet) light, Vitreous

Glucosamine in the Management of Osteoarthritis.

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Glucosamine is a natural chemical which can be found in all tissues of the human body. It is known to stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycan, proteoglycan, and hyaluronic acid in the body. Research has been done of glucosamine sulfate in patients for 4-6 weeks in two studies. In the studies patients who were given glucosamine […]

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Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis

Supplements: Glucosamine, Hyaluronic acid

Miscellaneous: Acidity, Glycosaminoglycans, pH, Proteoglycan, Skin

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