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

A Core Nutraceutical Program for Cancer Management.

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

The authors suggested in a previous article that the following can reduce the creation of new blood vessels by tumors: glycine, fish oil rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA,) green tea polyphenols, selenium, silymarin, low-fat vegan diet, aerobic exercise training, and, when possible, aspirin. Cancers cannot grow without the creation of new arteries and attempting to […]

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Lycopene and Cardiovascular Disease.

Posted on April 13, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Lycopene is a carotenoid that has been found to be an antioxidant. A previous study showed that lycopene has strong antioxidant activity, being able to combine oxygen better than alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and alpha-tocopherol. Beta-carotene has been studied the most of the carotenoids but it has failed to show anticancer effects. In some high-risk patients, […]

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Conditions: Arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis), Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Heart attack, Myocardial infarction, Prostate cancer, Smokers

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Carotenoids, Folic acid (folate), Lutein, Lycopene, Passionflower (Passiflora caerula), Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Foods: Passionflower fruit, Tomatoes

Miscellaneous: LDL-cholesterol

Age-Related Eye Disease, Zinc and Antioxidants.

Posted on February 5, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

This study represents a new clinical trial of high dose antioxidants and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Highlighted here is the effect of zinc with two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, included in the formula, along with Beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. Copper was added to prevent zinc induced copper deficiency. This […]

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Conditions: Age-related macular degeneration, Cataracts, Copper deficiency

Supplements: Antioxidants, Beta-carotene, Carotenoids, Copper, Lutein, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin, Zinc

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