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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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We often talk about high blood pressure or hypertension, but it’s rare that we address ocular hypertension, also known as eye pressure. I want to talk about eye pressure today in terms of different nutrients that can be supportive for maintaining healthy eye pressure.†
A lot of people experience noticeable pressure in their eyes and this is a problem. This can lead to issues such as glaucoma, which is one of the leading causes of blindness throughout the world.†
When we look at ocular hypertension, we see that an estimated 10% of Americans over 40 years old have an increase in intraocular pressure. This is an alarming amount of people because we can then look at the long-term effects of this. Oftentimes, people who have high blood pressure will also have the risk of having ocular hypertension.†
When we look at the anatomy of the eye itself, we recognize that it is spherical in structure. We have the optic nerve that feeds into the back of the eye. We have the retina, the ganglion cells and all of these things that are required for transmitting electrical signals. Then, we have the pressure that can start to impede upon this. If the nerves that are feeding into the muscles of the eyes, this can start to be affected. If we have this rise in intraocular pressure, then this is certainly a big problem. If this is left alone, it can lead to discomfort or complete visual loss.†
When facing ocular hypertension, we can look at basic nutrients that are going to support the eye itself. We can look at the different carotenoids, Vitamin C and NAC, for example.†
There are also different antioxidants that can help to support pressure within the eye. We can look at coenzyme Q10, for example. We can also look at pycnogenol, which you can find in our Tocotrienol + Pine Bark Extract formulation.†
There’s a study that came out of the Translational Vision Science and Technology Journal that was looking at oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and how this could be beneficial for lowering eye pressure. This is in people who are considered to be normotensive, which means they have normal blood pressure but still have higher intraocular pressure. In this particular study, they gave people who had elevated eye pressure omega-3 supplementation for three months. After the three months, they found a significant reduction in intraocular pressure.†
Antioxidants are incredibly beneficial for this as well, so using something like our Macula HxⓇ Advanced formulation can be a good option. It provides a broad spectrum of carotenoids, NAC and bilberry extract, as well as powerful polyphenols that not only help to support proper eye pressure, but actually help to support the eye’s ability to see in low light environments.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the impacts that ocular hypertension can have on overall eye health. She cites clinical research as she provides recommendations for nutrients that can help with this issue.†
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InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Being aware of the negative impact that alcohol has on our bodies is certainly important for us to recognize. It is important for us to know the difference between the potential benefits of moderate intake of certain alcohols such as red wine and the negative impacts that overindulging in alcohol can have on the entire body. Today, I want to talk in detail about the impact that alcohol has when it comes to the immune system.†
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Let’s talk about alcohol in general. When we consume alcohol, it passes into the small intestine and it’s absorbed rapidly into the blood. That absorbed alcohol is converted into acetaldehyde within the liver.†
In and of itself, acetaldehyde is a neurotoxin and is a known carcinogen. This is why heavy, excess drinking has been linked to certain types of cancers, such as hepatocellular cancer and pancreatic cancer. We know the long-term impact that high consumption of alcohol can actually have.†
Now, let’s look at how alcohol itself is impacting the immune system response. We can first start out by looking at the microbiome and the disruption that occurs within our microbial environment. Alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine and we know that our intestinal health is highly responsible for our immune system health.†
Alcohol can actually suppress multiple mechanisms of the immune system response, which may lead to an increase in common infections like the common cold. We can also leave ourselves open to more severe viral infections or bacterial infections.†
Many studies have been conducted on the impacts of alcohol on the body, especially inflammation and immune health. Research has shown that certain nutrients found in specific alcohols, such as the polyphenol resveratrol that is derived from red wine, can be beneficial to the body when consumed in moderation. However, on the other hand, studies have also indicated that long-term high level alcohol consumption led to more severe health issues such as diabetes and cancer due to the presence of acetaldehyde.†
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We need to recognize the important role that antioxidants play in helping to fend off this damage in the body. Antioxidant consumption in this country is very low. The average American is lacking important, endogenous antioxidants such as glutathione. Acetaldehyde also decreases our levels of B-vitamins, including folic acid, as well as zinc. This is significant because zinc and folic acid both play a very crucial role in our immune system responses.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the effects that alcohol has on the body, especially in terms of immune system function. She explains why it is important to drink in moderation, as well as how to make sure you are getting the nutrients that alcohol consumption may deplete within the body.†
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