My Guidelines to Initiating Glaucoma Supplement Therapy I currently recommend over a dozen supplements to my patients with glaucoma. Do I expect any of my patients with glaucoma to take all of them? No. Taking so many different supplements daily could be overwhelming....
Wolfberry (Goji Berry) May Protect Retinal Ganglion Cells from High Eye Pressure What is Wolfberry (Goji Berry)? Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is a fruit that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It also goes by the name Goji berry. Lycium barbarum...
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? 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 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...
