Slow, Stop, and IMPROVE Glaucoma in 12 Weeks?!
Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that causes vision loss and blindness.
Previously, scientists thought there was no going back once you were headed down the glaucoma path.
But new research reveals there is a way you can hit the brakes on this vision thief.
In fact, just 12 weeks of supplementing with one single vitamin IMPROVED visual field tests in patients with glaucoma.
Glaucoma occurs when pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve.
Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are neurons located closest to the retina that send signals from the eye to the brain to see an image.
These cells require a lot of energy, so they heavily rely on your body’s energy factories or mitochondria.
If your body has an energy shortage (due to old or malfunctioning mitochondria), it can damage or even kill the RGCs.
But if those RGCs can be REVIVED, it’s possible to slow the progression of glaucoma—or possibly even stop it in its tracks.
And there’s one powerful coenzyme that’s up for the job… nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+.
For your mitochondria to produce plenty of energy, they need lots of NAD+.
But the enzyme’s benefits go beyond creating cellular energy. NAD+ also provides critical protection to your neurons—including those RGCs I mentioned earlier.
One of the best ways to boost glaucoma-fighting NAD+ levels is with its precursor, nicotinamide (vitamin B3.)
In fact, three recent studies show just how effective nicotinamide is for treating or preventing glaucoma.
In one, nicotinamide decreased glaucoma in animal models.
In another animal study, nicotinamide protected RGCs from metabolic damage, confirming the nutrient’s neuroprotective effect against glaucoma.
And in the third study, volunteers with glaucoma took 1.5 grams of nicotinamide for six weeks and 3 grams for another six weeks.
Remarkably, after just 12 weeks…
- nerve cell function improved
- visual field test (measuring the central and side vision of each eye) results improved
More research is needed, of course. In fact, there’s currently another study underway to see if using nicotinamide long-term can slow vision loss in glaucoma.
So the jury is still out on EXACTLY how supplementing with nicotinamide impacts glaucoma.
But studies like these already show how this powerful nutrient addresses the mitochondrial issue at the ROOT of this degenerative disease.
Plus, boosting mitochondrial function is also essential for heart and brain health… whether you have glaucoma or not!
Nicotinamide supplements are safe, inexpensive, and widely available. So consider giving one a try.
P.S. You CAN take steps to protect your eyes as you age. But this doesn’t just mean regular eye checkups… it also means eating an eye-healthy diet. Here’s where to start.
SOURCE:
“The Vitamin B3 in Glaucoma Study (VBIGS): A 2-year Multi-centre, Double-masked, Randomised, Placebo-controlled Trial of Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) Supplementation in Glaucoma.” cera. org.au
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