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

Multivitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Folate in Lung Cancer.

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between using various common vitamin supplements and the risk of developing lung cancer. About one-half of the population uses supplements. The results of this study come from the VITAL (Vitamins and Lifestyle) study of over 75,000 adults aged 50-76, who were primarily Caucasian. Extensive evaluation […]

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Conditions: Lung cancer, Smokers

Supplements: Folic acid (folate), Multivitamins, Quercetin, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E

Foods: Fruits, Vegetables

Arsenic Poisoning and Spirulina Plus Zinc.

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Bangladesh, India, Taiwan and Chile have millions of people drinking groundwater which contains excessive arsenic. Many of these people have symptoms of arsenic poisoning. The patients in Bangladesh have been using groundwater from tubewells for 12 to 20 years. The tubewells supply water which is heavily contaminated with arsenic. Filtering water greatly reduces the arsenic […]

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Conditions: Arsenic toxicity, Hyperpigmentation, Keratosis

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Glutathione, Selenium, Spirulina, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Zinc

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

Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Andrographis.

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

An oxygen free radical (OFR) is the form of oxygen that has one unpaired electron and is very reactive. There are other forms of highly reactive oxygen, which do not have unpaired electrons known as reactive oxygen species (ROS.) ROS include singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals, which are constantly being produced by ionizing […]

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Drug, Vaccine Research Target Avian Flu.

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

A worldwide outbreak of Avian influenza continues to be a possibility. There have been human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in southeast Asia, Africa and eastern Europe. The production of an effective vaccine has been declared to be the number one priority. Attempts to develop antiviral medications and vaccines have met with only limited success […]

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Conditions: Avian flu, Epidemic, H5N1 virus, Viral infection

Supplements: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Nitric Oxide in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease.

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas which is found throughout the human body, in plants and in insects, which is important for the following functions: Regulates blood vessel dilation. Prevents blood clot formation in blood vessels. Important in reproduction. Dilates bronchi in the lungs. Aids in bone formation. Works in memory function. Regulates insulin sensitivity. […]

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Mega-dose Folate for Symptomatic Atherosclerosis.

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Dr. Kurt Oster of Germany had a theory, thirty years ago, that xanthine oxidase (XO) enzyme was partly the cause of atherogenesis. He believed that folic acid was a XO inhibitor, mistakenly, and used folic acid to treat circulatory problems. (It was later found that a contaminant in the folic acid actually caused the XO […]

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Endothelial Dysfunction in Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in diabetes mellitus. ED refers to the “inconsistent inability to achieve and maintain penile erection sufficient for adequate sexual relations.” ED is associated with diabetes, aging, high blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia,) hypertension, sedentary life style and cigarette smoking. ED seems to be mainly due to inability of the inner lining […]

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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)

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