Out of the over 17 million Americans who have symptoms of macular degeneration, 2 million are already blind. Studies have consistently shown that folks who take higher levels of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin had either cut their risk for developing macular degeneration in half, or if they already had it actually improved or reversed […]
December 06, 2017 Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study was designed to assess the impact of the combination of supplemental macular carotenoids with co-antioxidants on visual function in 121 patients with AMD. Patients were randomized to receive zinc alone or the combination of 25 mg zinc and 10 mg meso-zeaxanthin. Letter contrast […]
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS Research has demonstrated the benefits of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin on eye health, and some research had emerged on their benefits on cognition in older adults. Lutein is selectively incorporated into the macula as well as the brain. Lutein levels in the macula and the brain have been […]
June 5th, 2015 Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids, which are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Story Source There is a silent epidemic of blindness which is gradually sweeping over aging Americans. This common blindness is being caused by macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is now the #1 most common cause of blindness in adults. In fact, one in ten folks over age 60 has already […]
Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition May. 6, 2014, 12:11 PM Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies. 1. Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious Eggs […]
Research · March 17, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a randomized clinical trial of 4203 patients between the ages of 50 and 85 years with intermediate/advanced age-related macular degeneration in one eye, daily supplementation with ω-3 fatty acids and lutein + zeaxanthin did not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or secondary CVD […]
Interview December 05, 2013 Stuart P Richer OD, PhD Kathy F Freeman OD, FAAO Full Story: http://www.practiceupdate.com/expertopinion/651 Dr. Stuart Richer speaks with Dr. Kathy Freeman of PracticeUpdate about the effects of supplements on the prevention of ocular disease. In Part 1, Dr. Richer discusses the results of the AREDS trials. In Part 2, he goes […]
Published: May 5, 2013 | Updated: May 6, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Adding lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil to daily multivitamin supplements doesn’t boost prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts in high-risk individuals. Note that none of the additions to the base antioxidant supplements were […]
Laura A. Stokowski November 27, 2012 Online SlideShow The Impact of Vision Loss Vision loss on a grand scale would have a far-reaching impact on society. Yet, if we continue in the direction we are headed now, we could be facing a future in which a large segment of the population suffers vision loss from […]
The Incredible, Edible Egg Yolk July, 2005 by Chris Masterjohn Story Source Egg yolks? But they’re full of cholesterol! Concerned about egg yolks and heart disease? Hop on down to Revolution Health Radio and listen to my three-part podcast interview with Chris Kresser (part 1, part 2, part 3) explaining why there was never any […]