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MACULAR

DEGENERATION STUDIES

GLAUCOMA

STUDIES

DIABETIC EYE

STUDIES

CATARACT

STUDIES

RETINITIS

PIGMENTOSA STUDIES

DISCUSSION

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MACULAR

DEGENERATION STUDIES

 

 

1.  Risk of developing

advanced disease was reduced by about 25% in those with intermediate

damage from taking 500 mg of vitamin C, 15 mg of beta carotene, 400 IU

of vitamin E and 80 mg of zinc on a daily basis.  Ferris, et al.

Archives of Opthalmology; Oct 01.  (Ed. Note: This study is not yet available online.  We

believe a more absorbable form of zinc, such as Opti-zinc, would

provide better results with a lower dose, as well as substituting

lutein for beta carotene.  High doses of zinc can cause anemia.)

 

2.  A preliminary study showed

those consuming lutein from either spinach or supplements demonstrated

improvement of some of the early vision loss from "dry" macular

degeneration. Richer,

J. Amer Optom Assoc; Jan 1999.

3.  Consuming 6 mg of the

caroteinoid lutein (w/ it's co-nutrient zeaxanthin) daily (Ed. Note: equiv. to 4-8 ounces of

spinach daily, depending on reference) for five months

was shown to significantly increase macular pigment density, which

protects from harmful blue wavelength light believed to be most

responsible for macular degeneration. Landrum,

et al. Exp Eye Res 1997 Jul;65(1):57-62

4.  High macular pigment

density was associated with the retention of youthful visual

sensitivity, which suggested that increasing macular pigment may retard

age-related declines in visual function.  Hammond,

et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1997 Aug;38(9):1795-801.

 

5.  Persons who had the lowest

serum levels of lycopene, the most abundant carotenoid in the serum,

were twice as likely to have macular degeneration when compared to

those with the highest levels. Mares-Perlman,

et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1995 Dec;113(12):1518-23

(Ed. Note: Consumption of high levels of lutein and lycopene

(a carotenoid found in tomatoes) has also been associated with

dramatically lower cancer rates for lung and prostate cancer!)

 

6.  Those consuming lutein

rich foods (spinach and collard greens) five days per week were 8 times

less likely to develop macular degeneration as those consuming them

once per month  Seddon,

et al. JAMA 1994 Nov 9;272(18):1413-20

(Ed. Note: Consumption of large amounts of spinach may be

associated with kidney stones due to its high levels of oxalic acid,

and also is contradindicted in those taking blood thinners due to its

vitamin K. Standardized lutein supplements may be preferred.  It is

estimated the cost of consuming lutein-rich foods to get 10 mg/day is

around $1.00/day)

7.  The ARMD population

manifested decreased intake of  vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6

and folic acid.  Patients with advanced ARMD taking antioxidants twice

daily maintained vision in their better functioning eyes significantly

better than those taking a placebo.  Richer,

J Am Optom Assoc 1996 Jan;67(1):12-29  J

Am Optom Assoc 1996 Jan;67(1):30-49

8.  Smokers with early macular

degeneration who consumed the lowest amounts of carotenoids

were nearly 6X as likely to develop advanced macular degeneration than

those consuming the highest amounts. Seddon,

et al. J. Amer Med Assoc; 1994.

9.  In a clinical trial 60% of

subjects with ARMD or diabetic macular edema who received 500 mg of

vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, 15,000 IU of beta carotene and selenium

showed either improvement or no further progression of their disease.  So Med J, 1987.

Ed Note: More recent evidence indicates that other

carotenoids are more important than beta carotene, and too much beta

carotene in the absence of lutein/zeaxanthin may be more harmful than

good.

10.  The evidence suggests

that carotenoids and antioxidant vitamins may help to retard some of

the destructive processes in the retina and the retinal pigment

epithelium which are responsible for age-related degeneration of the

macula. Am

J Clin Nutr 1995 Dec;62(6 Suppl):1448S-1461S

11.  The minerals copper and

zinc are required to synthesize superoxide dismutase and other enzymes

in the retina which scavenge free radicals, preventing the oxidative

damage which plays a role in the development of drusen, an early sign

of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Olin,

et al: Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1995 Apr;208(4):370-7

12.  Glutathione and its

related enzyme precursor amino acids (N-Acetyl-Cysteine, L-glycine, and

glutamine and selenium) are protective against damage to human retinal

pigment epithelium cells. Sternberg,

Davidson, Jones, et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1993 Dec;34(13):3661-8

 

13.  Quercetin protected

bovine retinas in vitro from induced lipid peroxidation, especially

when combined with vitamin E, suggesting a potential protective effect

in age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmic

Res 1996;28(3):184-92.

14.  Deficiency of taurine, an

amino acid, has been shown to lead to retinal degeneration and

supplementing it has been used with some success to prevent, treat and

stabilize retinal changes. Altern

Med Rev 1998 Apr;3(2):128-36.  Oftalmol

Zh 1989;(8):463-5   Brain

Res Brain Res Rev 1991 May-Aug;16(2):151-69  

J Neurosci Res 1987;18(4):602-14

15.  After 18 months, subjects

with macular degeneration who took antioxidants on a consistent basis

were 2.5X more likely to improve on visual acuity testing, and four

times less likely to deteriorate in their worst eye, compared to those

who took them less consistently.  Olson,

et al. J. Cat Refr Surg, Mar 1991.

16.  Patients with confluent

soft drusen, or "pre-wet" ARMD, were found to have evidence of vitamin

B6 deficiency. B. Lane, Ann Mtg Amer Coll of

Nutrition, 1991.

17.  General measures for

prevention and remediation of macular degeneration would include a

combination of supplementation with trace elements, antioxidants and

other vitamins, ...increasing physical fitness, improving nutrition

(e.g. avoiding hydrogenated oils), abstaining from smoking, and

protection from excessive light exposure. Eur

J Med Res 1997 Oct 30;2(10):445-54

18.  There is an association

between both low serum selenium levels and current smoking status and

the development of age-related macular degeneration.  Doc

Ophthalmol 1992;81(4):387-400   Mayer,

et al. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1998 Feb;76(1):62-7 

19.  There was an inverse

relationship between dietary pro-vitamin A carotenoid and vitamin E

consumption and the incidence of large macular drusen, as well as

between zinc levels and the incidence of retinal pigment

abnormalities.  Am

J Epidemiol 1998 Jul 15;148(2):204-14

20. The evidence suggests that

carotenoids and antioxidant vitamins may help to retard some of the

destructive processes in the retina and the retinal pigment epithelium

that lead to age-related degeneration of the macula.  Snodderly,

Am J Clin Nutr 1995;62(6 suppl):1448S-61S

21.  Subnormal zinc and/or

vitamin E serum levels may be associated with as much as an 82%

increased risk of  advanced age-related macular degeneration.  Vitamin

C and lipoic acid help to recycle vitamin E in the retinal tissues.  Ishihara,

et al.  Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi 1997  Mar;101(3):248-51. Delcourt

C. et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1999 Oct;117(10):1384-90  Stoyanovsky

DA, et al. Curr Eye Res 1995 Mar;14(3):181-9

22.  In a study of adults over

60 there was found to be a significant link between risk of macular

degeneration and low blood levels of vitamin E as well as increased sun

exposure. Belda,

et al Mech Ageing Dev 1999 Mar 1;107(2):159-64 

23.  A statistically

significant improvement in visual acuity was observed after treatment

with Ginkgo biloba extract in a double blind, placebo controlled study

of macular degeneration patients.   Lebuisson

DA, et al.  Presse Med 1986 Sep 25;15(31):1556-8

24. Those consuming

fish more than once per week were only half as likely to develop

macular degeneration than those consuming it less than once per month. 

Those consuming the highest amount of cholesterol in their diet were

2.7 times more likely to develop advanced macular degeneration. Smith,

et al. Arch Ophthalmol 2000 Mar;118(3):401-4

25.  Dietary enzymes increase

glutathione synthesis which can prevent free radical-induced apoptosis

(cell suicide) and may help prevent or treat AMD.  Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 2000, Vol. 19,

Iss.2 pp 205-221 (No abstract available)

 

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GLAUCOMA

STUDIES

 

 

1. In a study

of open angle glaucoma patients who received 150mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid

each day, 45-47% of the eyes had enhancement of color visual fields and

visual sensitivity when compared to controls using only topical medical

therapy.  More advanced cases had an even better response compared to

their controls. Filina,

et al., Vestn Oftalmol 1995 Oct-Dec;111(4):6-8

 

2.  Pretreatment with alpha

lipoic acid has been found to reduce neuronal damage from excitotoxic

damage from cyanide, glutamate and iron ions, demonstrating a strong

neuroprotective effect for this substance in nerve tissue.  It may be

useful in treating glaucoma.  (Ed.

Note: Recent evidence points to the importance of neuroprotection

against glutamate in glaucoma patients, with many medications now

heavily promoting this property!) J

Cereb Blood Flow Metab 1995 Jul;15(4):624-30  Altern

Med Rev 1998 Aug;3(4):308-11  (Other

ALA/Neuroprotective Studies)

3.  The eyes of open angle

glaucoma patients were found to have significantly lower vitamin C

levels, as well as higher levels of lipic peroxidation byproducts

compared to normals. Aleksidze,

et al. Oftalmol Zh 1989;(2):114-6 

4.  Patients suffering from

open angle glaucoma and normal-tension glaucoma who were given

magnesium twice daily showed improvement of the visual field and

reduced peripheral vasospasms (which can cause glaucoma, stroke and

heart attack) after four weeks of treatment. Gaspar,

et al; Ophthalmologica 1995;209(1):11-3

5.  Glaucoma patients treated

with vitamin B12 for over 5 years demonstrated better visual acuity and

better overall control of their disease. Glacome,

1992; Nippon

Ganka Kiyo. 1965 Mar.;  Oftalmol Zh. 1965;

20(6); Klin

Oczna 1974 Nov;44(11):1183-7

6.  Besides beta carotene,

other carotenoids found in dark green leafy vegetables appear to be

much more essential to the health of the eye.  Several studies have

shown that lutein and zeaxanthin supplements may slow vision loss in

glaucoma, and in some cases improve eyesight.  Science

News, Volume 146.

7.  Anthocyanosides, compounds

found in the herb bilberry, were shown to markedly improve vascular

resistance of the capillary wall in the ciliary body of the eye (the

source of excess fluid production).  Boll.

Ocul. 65 789-95, 1986

8.  Chronic open angle

glaucoma patients had a statistically significant lower thiamine blood

level than controls along with  poor absorption of that nutrient. Asregadoo,

Ann Ophthalmol 1979 Jul;11(7):1095-1100

9.  Lipoic acid may be useful

in the treatment of glaucoma and may help prevent ischemic optic nerve

damage. Altern

Med Rev 1998 Aug;3(4):308-11

10.  The scientific literature

supports recommending lipoic acid in complex with vitamins B1, B2, B5,

B6 (pyridoxal phosphate), and vitamin C to glaucoma patients. Filina,

AA & Sporova, NA. Vestn Oftalmol 1991 May-Jun;107(3):19-21

 

11.  Vascular obstruction and

hindrance of the blood flow and impaired nutrition of neuronal tissue

might be the primary causes of glaucoma.   Sonnsjo

& Krakau, Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh) 1993 Aug;71(4):433-44

 

12.  Ginkgo biloba is a

potentially important agent in the treatment of glaucoma.  It improves

central and peripheral blood flow, reduces vasospasm, reduces serum

viscosity, has antioxidant activity, platelet activating factor

inhibitory activity, and inhibits apoptosis and excitotoxicity - all

factors in preventing glaucoma vision loss.  (Ed. Note: magnesium also has been shown to decrease

peripheral vasospasms, improving blood flow and is neuroprotective, as

well.)  Ritch

R. Med Hypotheses 2000 Feb;54(2):221-35

13.  The fatty acid DHA

(abundant in fish oil), along with B Complex and vitamin E were shown

to be helpful in  preventing or delaying vision loss associated with

glaucoma. Cellini

M, et al., Acta Ophthalmol Scand Suppl 1998;(227):41

 

14.  Ginkgo biloba extract

(40mg, three times daily), increased diastolic blood flow by 23% in the

ophthalmic artery in glaucoma patients and may be helpful in protecting

the optic nerve from further damage and subsequent visual field loss.  Chung

HS, et al.  J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 1999 Jun;15(3):233-40  (Ed. Note: Ginkgo must be used with

caution by those taking Coumadin, as it may increase its effect -

possibly eliminating the need for it??)

15.  Besides alpha lipoic

acid, other nutrients which are neuroprotective include vitamin E,

ginkgo biloba, pycnogenol (from grape seed extract or pine bark), and

flavonoids. Kobayashi

MS, et al. Free Radic Res 2000 Feb;32(2):115-24

 

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DIABETIC

EYE STUDIES

 

 

1.  Alpha Lipoic Acid can

significantly reduce diabetic cataract formation, as well as

neuropathy, and would seem to be an ideal neuroprotective substance in

the treatment of all oxidative brain and neural disorders involving

free radical processes.  Packer,

L., Ann N Y Acad Sci 1994 Nov 17;738:257-64  Packer,

L. Free Radic Biol Med 1997;22(1-2):359-78 

2.  Vitamin E significantly

improved glucose tolerance in non-insulin dependent diabetics, which

should very likely result in fewer diabetic complications.  Paolisso,

G, et al. Am J Clin Nutr 1993; 57:650-56.

3.  Diabetic patients with

high serum magnesium levels were less likely to develop severe diabetic

retinopathy compared to those with low levels. Diabetes

1978 Nov;27(11):1075-7.

4.  Chromium, high-dose

vitamin E, magnesium, soluble fiber, and possibly taurine appear likely

to lessen risk for macrovascular disease (retinopathy) in diabetics.  McCarty,

Med Hypotheses 1997 Aug;49(2):143-52.

5.  Bioflavonoids, including

those from bilberry extract, were found to normalize blood vessel

permeability in diabetic patients, significantly reducing the risk of

diabetic retinopathy.  Long term use of multiple antioxidants inhibits

the development of early stage diabetic retinopathy.   Valenci,

et al. Diabet Med 1996 Oct;13(10):882-8.  Detre,

et al. Clin Physiol Biochem 1986;4(2):143-9  Kowluru

RA, et al.  Diabetes 2001 Aug;50(8):1938-42

6.  Seven of fifteen

patients with Type I diabetic retinopathy who were given vitamin B12

along with their daily insulin injections were found to have complete

regression of retinal signs after 12 months.  Kornerup

T, Strom L. Acta Paediatr 1958.

7.  79% of 37 patients with

visible diabetic retinal abnormalities improved after taking 160 mg of

bilberry extract twice daily, compared to 0% of the placebo control

group, and 86% of those with abnormalities of angiography findings

showed moderate to considerable improvement.  (These improvements were

noted within one month.) Perossini, et al. 

Ann Ottalmol Clin Ocul 1987.

8.  73% of type I and II

diabetics who took chromium supplements reduced their requirement for

insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents.  Taking chromium and niacin

together reduced fasting blood sugar levels and improved glucose

tolerance.  J Trace Elem Exp Med 1995: 8:183-90;  Urberg

M, Zemel MB, Metabolism 1987; 36:896-99.

9.  Low magnesium levels might

increase the risk of ischemic heart disease and severe retinopathy in

diabetics, while chromium increases insulin sensitivity and raises the

'good' HDL cholesterol.  Tuvemo,

T. Pediatrician 1983-85;12(4):213-9

10.  Low serum carotenoid

levels were found to be directly related to an increased risk for

developing insulin resistance and diabetes. Ford,

et al. Am J Epidemiol 1999 Jan 15;149(2):168-76

11.  Both Panax and American

ginseng was shown to normalize glucose tolerance tests, and reduced

blood sugar spikes in Type II diabetics after consumption of a sugar

solution. Vuksan

V, et al., Arch Intern Med 2000 Apr 10;160(7):1009-13

 

12.  In one study all 38

patients with insulin-dependent diabetes were required to lower their

insulin dose to avoid hypoglycemia after taking  200mg of Gymnema

Sylvestre extract twice daily.  Shanmugasundaram

ER, et al. J Ethnopharmacol 1990 Oct;30(3):281-94

 

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CATARACT STUDIES

 

 

 

1. Subjects

taking vitamin C supplements for more than 10 years had a 45-77% lower

risk of early lens opacities (cataracts) and 83% lower risk of moderate

lens opacities. The higher the serum levels, the lower the risk of

cataracts.  Jacques,

et al. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Oct. 1997. S.E.

Hankinson, et al. 1992. BMJ: 305: 335-339.  Simon

JA, Hudes ES J Clin Epidemiol 1999 Dec;52(12):1207-11

 

2. Vitamin E, vitamin C,

alpha-lipoic acid, and taurine appear to offer protection against lens

damage caused by low level radiation.  Bantseev,

et al. Biochem Mol Biol Int 1997 Sep;42(6):1189-97.

3. Dietary lutein and

cryptoxanthin were associated with 70% lower risk of nuclear cataracts

in those under age 65.  Lyle,

et al. Am J Clin Nutr 1999 Feb;69(2):272-7.

4. Dietary intake of protein,

vitamins A, C, E, and carotene, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine

significantly decreased the risk of all cataract types.  (Combining a

variety of antioxidant nutrients produced the greatest effect.)  Cumming

RG, et al. Ophthalmology 2000 Mar;107(3):450-6  Leske,

et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1991 Feb;109(2):244-51.

5. Vitamin E taken with

bilberry extract stopped the progression of senile cortical cataracts

in 97% of the eyes of human subjects. Ann

Ottalmol Clin Ocul, 1989.

6. Low blood levels of vitamin

E were associated with approximately twice the risk of both cortical

and nuclear cataracts, compared to median or high levels. Vitale,

et al. Epidemiology 1993 May;4(3):195-203 

7. Smokers were 2.6 times as

likely to develop posterior subcapsular cataracts than nonsmokers.  Hankinson,

et al. JAMA 1992 Aug 26;268(8):994-8

8.  Patients with senile

cataracts were found to have significantly lower blood and intraocular

levels of the mineral selenium than controls.  Karakucuk

S, et al.  Acta Ophthalmol Scand 1995 Aug;73(4):329-32

 

9. Alpha lipoic acid can help

prevent cataract formation as well as nerve degeneration and radiation

injury. Packer,

et al. Free Radic Biol Med 1995 Aug;19(2):227-50 

 

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RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA STUDIES

 

 

1.  Patients with retinitis

pigmentosa appear to have faulty cellular uptake of the amino acid

taurine.  Disturbed utilization of vitamin A also appears to play a

part in retinitis pigmentosa, and a subgroup of patients benefit from

supplementation of this vitamin. Head

KA, Altern Med Rev 1999 Oct;4(5):342-59

2.  The essential fatty acids

alpha-linolenic acid and DHA may be required for those with retinitis

pigmentosa to support normal functional development of the retina.   Uauy

R, et al. Lipids 1996 Mar;31 Suppl:S167-76 

3.  A diet high in

polyunsaturated fats (e.g. corn oil), and low in vitamin E, selenium,

sulfur-containing amino acids (e.g. taurine, methionine),  and chromium

were related to a build up of pigment which mimics one type of

retinitis pigmentosa. Katz,

et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1978

4.  Lutein supplementation in

high doses improved both visual acuities and visual fields after 2-4

weeks of treatment in 16 subjects, and was especially effective in blue

eyed individuals. Dagnelie

G., et al  Optometry 2000 Mar;71(3):147-64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

AND COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

While these studies are

certainly promising, we must stress that there are no widely accepted

or proven cures for degenerative eye disease and some studies have even

shown no positive results.  (This often can be attributed to their use

of the wrong form of nutrients or inadequate doses).  More studies are

indicated and being undertaken at centers all over the world.  A few

small, nonpublished studies have shown that as many as 80% of early

macular degeneration patients have stablized for several years after

beginning supplements, but these are still preliminary.

Other factors affect the

progression of eye diseases, including too many saturated and "trans"

(hydrogenated) fats and not enough Omega 3 fats.  Also certain

medications, toxins (including aspartame, aka "Nutrasweet" click

for article, and MSG), smoking, excess sunlight exposure, poor

drinking water and air quality, as well as lack of exercise and the

resultant decreased blood flow to the ocular tissues can affect visual

outcome.  (See our "Tips" report on The EYE SITE's Home Page for more on these other

factors.) 

The overwhelming body of evidence

points to significant beneficial effects of nutritional supplementation

for most degenerative eye conditions.  Important to remember is that

most of the above studies used blood levels and food intakes associated

with a normal diet.  Taking supplements with dosages significantly

higher than available in a normal diet may have a much more protective

effect than dietary levels alone.  With so little risk, and the other potential

health benefits from taking nutritional supplements, it would

certainly seem prudent to try them, especially for macular degeneration

where there are no real options.

Once the damage is done it cannot

be reversed (except to a small degree), so prevention and early

intervention is essential, especially if we have a family history of

the disease.  Of course, it's important to slow further progression at

any stage of development.  It is also important to be followed closely

by a nutritionally knowledgeable eye doctor when starting nutritional

supplements and one should never discontinue prescribed medications

without your regular doctor's approval.

Most of the nutrients mentioned

above can be purchased individually or in combination at your local

healthfood store, but it can be very confusing for the lay person or

even health professionals to separate the facts from the hype.  For

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