Early Dry AMD
- For diagnosis need complete eye examination
- 90% of all Macular Degeneration cases remains dry
Wet or Hemorrhagic AMD
- 10 to 15% of patients with Macular Degeneration will develop
Wet Stage
- Most will progress to Hemorrhagic Stage and then later
to Cicatritial Stage
These statistics are improving as more people are getting
educated and applying what they learn.
What Can Be Done?
- Make early diagnosis and work on prevention
- Do NOT accept the idea that nothing can be done
Positive Breaking News!!
- On October 12,2001 National Eye Institute (NEI) &
NIH released the long awaited AREDS study
- 5000 patients followed for 5 years
- Proved that antioxidants & minerals reduced the
risk of AMD by 25%!
Antioxidants & Minerals are Needed to Reduce the Risk
of AMD
- Vitamins
- Enzymes
- Trace metals
- Carotenoids
- Other pigments
- Bioflavonoids
- Glutathione boosters
Role of Vitamins
- Beta Carotene is a water soluble proVitamin "A",
antioxidant
- Vitamin "C" is an antioxidant and protects Vitamin
E from being oxidized
- Vitamin "E" is a fat soluble antioxidant that
combines with Selenium and in turn protects Vitamin "A"
from oxidation
Role of Enzymes
- Superoxide Dismutase antioxidant which destroys free radicals
- Requires Zinc for synthesis
- Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant
- Needs selenium for synthesis
- Glutathione Peroxidase detoxifies Hydrogen Peroxide
Role of Trace Metals
- Zinc, when low may impair dark adaptation
- Too much Zinc may interfere with Copper absorption
- Selenium is needed for synthesis of Glutathione
- Chromium is an integral part of cell membranes
Role of Carotenoids
- Lutein is a very important antioxidant in the macula
- Zeaxanthin, another macular pigment, absorbs blue light
and modifies cell membrane stability
Role of Other Pigments
- Bilberry is an anthocyanin which retards the breakdown
of Vitamin "C"
It works on collagen in the capillaries and it improves
night vision
- Cranberry and Grape Seed also are also anthocyanins
Role of Bioflavonoids
- Taurine fills photoreceptors and is an antioxidant
- Quercitin prevents buildup of lipofuscin that makes up
Drusen
- Ginkgo biloba is a pro antho-cyanidine
Clinical Experience from Ophthalmologists who Developed
NutriVision™
Results from AMD Patients Placed on the Antioxidant Mineral
Supplement
- Dry to Wet AMD conversion reduced 5-fold
- Reduction in AMD progression matches AREDS study
New Treatments
Ophthalmologist Recommendations
- Review your
risk factors and change your life style
- With AMD diagnosed or if you are related to someone diagnosed,
begin a committed antioxidant
program
- Protect your eyes from Ultra Violet and Blue wave lengths
Why NutriVision™?
- Researched and formulated by Ophthalmologists
- Ingredients regularly kept current with proven findings
in eye nutrition related to AMD
- Only two taken per day, one in the morning and one in
the evening
- Reasonably priced
Learn more about how NutriVision™
can help.
Why Does NutriVision™ Include Chinese Herbs?
- Chinese have used healing herbs for 3000-4000 years
- Gochee Berry lowers cholesterol and reduces capillary
fragility
- Ginseng improves blood flow to the brain, improves memory,
concentration, and decreases fatigue
- Ginkgo improves brain blood flow and is a mild blood thinner
of 24 hours duration
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