Can Drinking Green Tea be Good for Glaucoma?

Can Drinking Green Tea be Good for Glaucoma?   White, Green, Oolong, and Black teas made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis contain water-soluble polyphenols called catechins. There are four main catechins found in the leaves of Camellia Sinensis of which...

Melatonin – Good for Glaucoma as well as Sleep?

Melatonin – Good for Glaucoma as well as Sleep? What is Melatonin? Melatonin (scientific name: N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone naturally produced in the brain and retina.[1] It can also be found in a number of plant-based foods such as cherries,[2]...

Black Currant – A Natural Source of Quercetin

Black Currant – A Natural Source of Quercetin What is Black Currant? Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is a shrub that produces dark purple berries. Black currant berries contain anthocyanidins. Anthocyanidins are common pigments found in plants. Evidence that Black...

Antioxidants In The Treatment Of Glaucoma

Neuroprotectants and Antioxidants Glaucoma is primarily a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is, after all, a nerve. So, anything that has been shown to protect nerve tissue from damage (provide “neuroprotection”) could have a role in the...

Can Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) Be Used To Treat Glaucoma?

What Is Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) PEA is an endocannabinoid.[1]Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids such as PEA[2]. Certain foods such as peanut oil, egg yolk, and soybean lecithin also contain PEA[3] . If the term “endocannabinoid”sounds...

Is Curcumin (Tumeric) A Natural Treatment For Glaucoma?

What Is Curcumin? Curcumin (chemical name: diferuloylmethane) is an extract of Tumeric, a common spice used throughout India and Asia[1] Evidence that Curcumin can be used to treat glaucoma: Of the supplements I recommend for my patients with glaucoma, this one has...

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