by Becky | May 2, 2017 | 2009, Diabetes, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In all four senile groups, the serum AGEs were significantly (Pb.001) lower in young control subjects thus corroborating the hypothesis that the advanced glycation process might have a role in cataract formation, which in diabetic patients is far more prevalent compared to nondiabetic cataract patients. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 7, 2016 | 2016, Eye Health, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Women's Health
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. Premenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency revealed dry eye association p<0.001 compared to controlled group. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2000, 2010, Bilberry, Eye Health, Ginkgo Biloba
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 332 subjects with glaucoma, those who supplemented with bilberry for 2 years had a significant 31.25 % improvement in vision compared to an 18% improvement in the gingko biloba group and a 6.5% improvement in the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2016 | 2013, Eye Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a double-blind placebo controlled study, 65% of patients with dry eye syndrome were symptom free after supplementation with 1000mg omega-3 fatty acids. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 5, 2016 | 2015, Eye Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70% of subjects, who had Dry Eye Syndrome and supplemented with fish oil, were symptom free after 3 months compared to 14.9% in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2016 | 2015, Eye Health, Heavy Metals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows those with the highest manganese blood levels had a 56% reduced risk of glaucoma compared to those with the lowest 20% of manganese blood levels. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Eye Health, GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid), Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of omega-3 and omega-6 oil improved symptoms of dry eye, smoothness of the cornea and decreased eye discomfort. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, DHA, Eye Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 121 women with a dry eye syndrome, those who received omega-3 fats EPA and DHA and the omega-6 fat borage oil had a 13% decrease in inflammatory protein in the eye. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 20, 2012 | 2012, Cinnamon, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a recent study that included 69 patients, researchers found that the group that consumed cinnamon extracts had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels. (more…)