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Elev8 Your Life
#192-Vision

Elev8 Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 24:39


Maintaining eye health is vital for quality of life; key nutrients include Vitamin A, C, E, Zinc, and Selenium. Ocutiv's formula features Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Astaxanthin to protect vision and support overall eye wellness. For personalized guidance, consult a Certified Wholistic Health Coach.Get the notes for this podcast by joining our email list at Elev8YourLife.comDirections to join The Elev8 Tribe:1. Click the Link: Visit https://web.facebook.com/groups/10334779467352422. Join Group: Click the “Join Group” button.3. Answer Questions: Respond to any questions or agree to the group rules.4. Wait for Approval: An admin will approve your request, and you'll receive a notification once you're in.

Intelligent Medicine
Beyond Carrots: Nutrition, Technology, and the Future of Vision Health, Part 2

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 34:35


Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Rudrani Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in an integrative approach to vision health. She's hosting The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7, coinciding with National Healthy Vision Month. The Summit features more than 35 expert-led discussions on topics from eye strain and ocular nutrition to cutting-edge advancements in eye health. At the summit, participants will learn practical strategies to help safeguard their vision now and for the future. Register for FREE to The Eye Health Summit.

Intelligent Medicine
Beyond Carrots: Nutrition, Technology, and the Future of Vision Health, Part 1

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 31:20


Dr. Rudrani Banik, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in an integrative approach to vision health, details various aspects of eye health. The conversation covers the upcoming Eye Health Summit, which will feature 35 experts discussing eye strain, ocular nutrition, and advancements in eye health. Key topics include digital eye strain, myopia, macular carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids, stem cells, and innovative high-tech solutions like gene therapies and potential eye transplants. Dr.Banik also highlights her book "Beyond Carrots: Best Foods for Eye Health A to Z," emphasizing a holistic approach to eye care through diet, lifestyle, and supplements. 

Salad With a Side of Fries
Nutrition Nugget: Black Rice

Salad With a Side of Fries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 8:02


Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about a grain once reserved exclusively for royalty—black rice, also known as forbidden rice. Packed with protein, fiber, and powerful antioxidants, this vibrant grain rivals blueberries' health benefits and boasts a lower glycemic index than brown rice. But what makes it so special? And how can you easily incorporate it into your meals to maximize its nutritional punch? Stay tuned to discover how black rice could be a game-changer for your diet! Have you ever tried black rice, and if so, what's your favorite way to enjoy it? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday.  Have an idea for a nutrition nugget?  Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget - Cool Your RiceNutrition Nugget: Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease 

Intelligent Medicine
Intelligent Medicine Radio for March 15, Part 1: The Stress-Cancer Link

Intelligent Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 42:16


Exploring the stress-cancer link—real, or unduly stigmatizing for people with cancer? Is coffee the most chemically-treated food? Is there a link between fluoride and pineal gland dysfunction? TV ads for oral supplement for dry eyes tout a dubious formula (and what could work better); Could meat make America healthy again?

Eye Give a Damn!
#42 Eye Give a Damn about Ocular Nutrition with Professor John Nolan

Eye Give a Damn!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 79:12


Listen in as they discuss the benefits of vitamins, supplementation, and lifestyle changes for preventing and slowing down many diseases, including age-related macular degeneration. Professor Nolan is a world-renowned scientist and researcher based in Waterford, Ireland where he established the Macular Pigment Research Group and founded the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland. His current research interests include the study of key nutrients for cognitive function, ocular nutrition, and brain health with a major goal of identifying ways to reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease. Topics include, but aren't limited to, carotenoids, antioxidants, lutein, zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin, blue light, and macular pigment.  Eye Give a Damn hosted by Dr. Joseph Allen is produced by FluoreSCENE Media.For more information on Dr. Joseph Allen visit https://doctoreyehealth.com/Visit https://odcommunity.com/ to learn more about FluoreSCENE Media.

Living a Nutritious Life with Keri Glassman
Episode 27: Dr. Joseph Allen on Eye Health and Brain Function: The Role of Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Living a Nutritious Life with Keri Glassman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 57:01


Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph Allen, an eye health expert you may know from his YouTube channel Dr. Eye Health. About Our Guest:Dr. Joseph Allen is a renowned eye health expert with a passion for educating people about the importance of eye health and its impact on overall wellbeing. He has dedicated his career to researching and promoting eye health, with a focus on the role of nutrition and lifestyle factors. Read his full bio here.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The close connection between nutrition, lifestyle, and eye healthThe benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation for overall eye health and vision quality & brain health and cognitive performance The importance of early detection and regular eye exams for children and adultsEpisode Highlights:00:05:00 - Dr. Allen shares his personal journey with eye health and the transformative impact contact lenses had on him00:12:30 - The direct link between diet, lifestyle, and long-term eye health00:25:00 - Dr. Allen explains the role of lutein and zeaxanthin in protecting the retina and improving vision qualityAbout Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! As always, if you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE. Connect with Dr. Allen:Website: https://doctoreyehealth.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/doctoreyehealth Connect with Keri on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLifeTwitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifeWebsite: https://nutritiouslife.com/Ready to Dive Deeper?Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join Keri's renown global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – you can get a behind the scenes look at the Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Copyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Invite Health Podcast
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Throughout Our Lifespan

Invite Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 23:24


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Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter
All-things EYES (wrinkles / supp's / peri-meno + vision)

Age Well with Dr Sophie Shotter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 37:37


From aesthetics for bags and wrinkles to dealing with dark circles PLUS general eye health - including supplements and how the peri-meno and screentime impacts the eyes and our vision.

TR90 - Frank Lomas
Fri Lutein and Zeaxanthin Susan Mahon TR90 WMC

TR90 - Frank Lomas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023


Discuss supporting friends, customers, and distributors in their Wellness/Fitness.

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The Model Health Show
TMHS 735: The Truth About Overeating, Addiction, & The Scarcity Brain - With Michael Easter

The Model Health Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 72:45


What is the underlying factor that drives humans to engage in behaviors that are damaging? Whether it's gambling, drinking, or eating to excess, it's not uncommon in our society for folks to get sucked into repetitive, detrimental habits. It turns out, there's an evolutionary foundation behind this behavior, and it's the topic of the new book, The Scarcity Brain. Today's guest, Michael Easter is a professor and the author of The Comfort Crisis and The Scarcity Brain. His work encompasses the idea of utilizing modern science and evolutionary wisdom in order to lead healthier, more fulfilled lives. He joins this episode of The Model Health Show to share the fascinating science of scarcity, moderation, fixation, and happiness. You're going to learn about the scarcity loop and how it drives us to repeat unhealthy habits. We'll talk about the psychology of gambling, overeating, excessive screen time, and so much more. If you want to break the cycle of constantly craving more, this interview will help you create meaningful change. I hope you enjoy this interview with Michael Easter! In this episode you'll discover: The interesting ways our society has removed discomfort from our daily lives. Why there's an evolutionary mismatch between our drive and our environment. What scarcity brain means. Why moderation is so difficult for most folks. What we can learn about human drive from slot machines. Three main components of a behavior loop. Examples of the scarcity loop in our modern world. The psychology of gambling. What pigeon studies on gambling can teach us about stimulation. How the theory of optimal stimulation explains addiction. Why slot machines became more popular after a few simple tweaks. How humans evolved to overeat. The fascinating history of snacking. Three v's of a popular snack. Why ultra-processed foods are easier to overeat. Three ways to fix your craving mindset. How scarcity cues can impact our behavior. The internal cues that prompt us to pick up our phones. How boredom can enhance creativity. Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model  -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Connect with Michael Easter Website / Newsletter / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud   Thanks to our Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Organifi. Today, more than ever, because of all the stress inputs and how our bodies are processing the data that we're being exposed to, we very often need a little bit of a support. That's where the term supplement should come in at. Supplements should not replace an already healthy diet. It should supplement, it should fill in minor gaps. It should help us to be able to go above and beyond so that we're running on all cylinders. Now, we've existed recently in recent generations in the paradigm of the "multivitamin", and the data is now pointing to the fact that there is a very big difference in synthetic versions of vitamins versus real whole food versions of those same vitamins. Just because the the chemical equation is the same does not mean that it's impacting our health the same way. Take for example, essential nutrient vitamin E. This nutrient is important for healthy function of your cardiovascular system, cognitive performance, and even the health of your skin. Well, the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition determined that natural food-based vitamin E, has nearly twice the bioavailability of synthetic vitamin E. So again, the data is now becoming more and more clear. Just because we get a "multivitamin" that has these synthetic versions of these essential nutrients, does not mean that our cells can actually utilize it. So when we're looking at fortifying our nutrition, providing ourselves with an abundance of essential nutrients, we wanna do this with number one, real whole foods. And number two, real food concentrates. Superfood concentrates. This is why I'm such a huge fan of Organifi. Organifi provides organic whole food-based superfood concentrates superfoods like chlorella, for example, which is incredibly rich in Chlorophyll, which a study published in the Journal Appetite found that chlorophyll can aid in weight loss and reduce the urge to eat hyper-palatable foods. But it also has remarkable micronutrients like Lutein and Zeaxanthin that helps with our cardiovascular system, with our vision and much more. These foods go above and beyond with their nutrient density. And on top of that, a double-blind placebo controlled study published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Hypertension found that Chlorella was able to normalize blood pressure of test subjects with hypertension. So when I'm saying these foods are superfoods, I'm not exaggerating. We're talking about science backed, we're talking about real. If we're talking about a multivitamin, this is where you need to turn, Whole Food concentrates. Organifi's Green Juice contains chlorella, spirulina, ashwagandha, coconut, and it comes together in this really refreshing beverage that's easy to make, easy to travel with as well. They have these great go packs and providing our families with real whole food-based complimentary nutrition. Go to organifi.com/model. You get 20% off their incredible Green Juice Blend. They also have a great Red Juice Formula Gold highlighting organic turmeric as the foundational ingredient in that formula. And so much more. Organifi is doing stuff the right way, organic, cold processing, organic whole food-based nutrition at organifi.com/model. That's organifi.com/model for 20% off storewide. This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. The human brain is the most powerful pharmacy in the universe. And I'm saying that because every single thought that we think creates correlating chemistry in our bodies and that biochemistry is designed uniquely for you. It's beyond bio identical hormones or neurotransmitters. These are designed specifically for your own receptor site. So what you're making within your own body based on your thoughts, your perception of reality, is of the utmost importance. And obviously, thoughts of stress and anxiety, and worry and fear, these are going to create cascades that make us feel a certain way. The same with more positive and affirmative feelings and thoughts of joy, of love, of connection. But all of our emotions matter. Now, the thing is, if we're talking about health and longevity, we want to make sure that we're stacking conditions to have more positive, affirmative thoughts and buffer us from the stressful thoughts that we are inevitably going to have. Now, our sleep hygiene, our movement practices, and also our nutrition are of the utmost importance in helping to modulate these things. And when it comes to managing stress, there is one particular story, tea that has been utilized for thousands of years that stands head and shoulders above the rest. A study published in Biomedical Research found that test subjects with a variety of health complaints, including anxiety and poor sleep quality, were given lion's main medicinal mushroom or a placebo for four weeks to monitor their metabolic and psychological impact. The participants who utilize lion's mane had significantly reduced levels of anxiety and irritation than those in the placebo group. The researcher stated, quote, our results show that lion's main intake has the possibility to reduce depression and anxiety unquote. Not only that, scientists at the University of Malaya discovered that compounds in lion's mane are able to significantly improve the activity of a nerve growth factor in the brain. Nerve growth factor is essential in the regulation of growth, maintenance, proliferation and survival of various brain cells. If we want to have a healthy brain and protect our brain cells, which we don't have, the regenerative activity of brain cells like we do other cells in our bodies, we've got to take care of our brain cells. This is one of the few things ever discovered that has that protective capacity for me and my family. We want to make sure that the medicinal mushrooms that we're utilizing lions mane, chaga, rishi, and the like are all done via a dual extraction to make sure that we're getting these bio active compounds in a more full fashion. So via a hot water extract and an alcohol extract, there's one company that's doing that and infusing these incredible medicinal mushrooms into things like organic coffee, organic hot cocoa, and I'm talking about the folks at Four Sigmatic. Go to foursigmatic.com//model you get 10% off store wide of all of their incredible medicinal mushroom elixirs, cocos, and their organic coffee blends as well. Today I actually had the lions main and chaga organic coffee blend. This is one of those things, of course, it puts you on ten, but it helps you to modulate and manage your energy. It's not one of those things where you get this jolt of energy and then it leaves you lagging later on. It's very steady, mild mannered behavior and also helping to really activate the cognitive function that we're looking at when we're talking about things like lion's main, medicinal mushroom. Can get 10% off store wide plus more. They got some incredible packages that you've got to check out in specials over at foursigmatic.com//model. Go to foursigmatic.com//model for 10% off store wide and more.

ClinicalNews.Org
How far can you see, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

ClinicalNews.Org

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 9:04


How far can you see, Lutein and Zeaxanthin “In a long series of studies, we have shown that increasing amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin in the retina and brain decrease glare disability and discomfort and improve chromatic contrast and visual-motor reaction time, and supplementing these compounds facilitates executive functions like problem-solving and memory. All of these tasks are particularly important for athletes,” #vision #lutein #zeaxanthin Harth, Jacob B.1; Renzi-Hammond, Lisa M.1,2; Hammond, Billy R. Jr2. A Dietary Strategy for Optimizing the Visual Range of Athletes. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews 51(3):p 103-108, July 2023. | DOI: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000318 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ralph-turchiano/support

ClinicalNews.Org
How far can you see, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

ClinicalNews.Org

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 9:04


“In a long series of studies, we have shown that increasing amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin in the retina and brain decrease glare disability and discomfort and improve chromatic contrast and visual-motor reaction time, and supplementing these compounds facilitates executive functions like problem-solving and memory. All of these tasks are particularly important for athletes,” #vision #lutein #zeaxanthin Harth, Jacob B.1; Renzi-Hammond, Lisa M.1,2; Hammond, Billy R. Jr2. A Dietary Strategy for Optimizing the Visual Range of Athletes. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews 51(3):p 103-108, July 2023. | DOI: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000318 Visual range, distance vision, macular pigment optical density . reaction speed, yellow pigment , blue light, contrast, visual-motor function, executive cognition, glare disability, photo stress, chromatic contrast, athletic performance, coincidence anticipation ability, carotenoid --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ralph-turchiano/support

Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair
#333: Vision: How to Protect Your Eyes in a World Full of Blue Light, and Prevent Other Vision Issues

Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 46:30


Jared and Stephanie Hanson discuss eye health from the inside. We all know about blue light by now, but besides avoidance, how do you protect yourself from eye strain and vision issues? They also discuss the key nutrients for overall eye health. This is a very interesting interview and one you'll want to hear if your eyes are one of your health concerns.Products: Source Naturals Screen Time Blue Light SupportSource Naturals VisualEyesZHOU Screen Eyes Blue Light FormulaNatural Factors LuteinVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalityradio and @vitalitynutritionbountiful on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Eye Health Update

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 6:41


What does the latest research show about the effects of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin on eye health? Dr. Marc Grossman explains why these carotenoids are important, and how to get them.Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out  https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a wealth of vision knowledge.

Ask The Doctor Podcast
Ways to improve eye health from Vitamin A to zeaxanthin.

Ask The Doctor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 50:00


Today Dr Michael Lage and Dr Susan Summerton host the show on natural eye care and much more. Dr Lange starts off the show discussing what makes gummy vitamins stick together. He also discusses the 30% off promo Fortifeye Vitamins are running now on Fortifeye Macular Defense. Dr Summerton talks about how b complex is so important for macular degeneration. Dr Lange goes over how you can sign up for the Fortifeye Newsletter to be sent to you weekly and states that lots of people are making fake Dr Lange social media accounts so beware. Follow him on You tube or his verified Instagram account. They talk about a new "eye disc" amniotic membrane being used with great success for patients with corneal problems. They both discuss the importance of eating good healthy food and getting sleep and sunshine. Dr Summerton discusses how the blue light can interfere with sleep and your biological clock and how it is important to get some sunshine. Dr Lange discussed natural ways to counter act osteopenia and osteoporosis. great show with many live calls. learn more about Fortifeye Vitamins at www.fortifeye.com call the Lange Eye Institute at 352 753-4014 for an appointment to see Dr Susan Summerton or Dr Lori CaputiSupport the show: https://www.drmichaellange.com/category/ask-the-doctor/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Lutein and Zeaxanthin for Eye and Brain Health

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 8:43


Two antioxidants that are important for the eyes and brain are lutein and zeaxanthin. In this episode, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses research on how these carotenoids help neural tissue. He also reveals recommended daily doses of these nutrients.

The Gary Null Show
The Gary Null Show - 10.25.22

The Gary Null Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 60:02


Video: 1.Putin just EXPOSED the NATO nuclear plan and they are P*SSED | Redacted w Natali and Clayton Morris  2.Reaction To PayPal Threatening To Fine Users $2,500 Over ‘Misinformation' (4:20) 3.The Genius Behind PayPal's Bad Idea (7:36) 4.Clare Daly Latest Top 7 Contributions in the EU. (First 2 of 7 ) (start @ 1:56) 5. Tulsi Gabbard Speech LIVE | Tulsi Gabbard Accuses Joe Biden | US News Latest | English News LIVE   Polyphenol consumption in adolescents is associated with better cardiovascular health University of Barcelona (Spain), October 24, 2022 The consumption of polyphenols in adolescents is associated with a better cardiovascular health, according to a collaborative research study which includes the University of Barcelona. The study has been published in Scientific Reports. As part of the study, the researchers analyzed the amount of polyphenols in the urine of 1,326 adolescents that took part in the SI! Program (Integral Health) of 24 secondary education schools in Madrid and Barcelona. Polyphenols are bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in several plant-based foods, mainly in fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil. To date, there were few studies on the intake of polyphenols in children and adolescents. “With the results of this study, we observed that a higher urinary polyphenol excretion is linearly associated with a higher cardiovascular health index in adolescents aged 11-14, specially in children. This cardiovascular health index is defined by the criteria established by the American Heart Association (AHA), which considers seven variables: body mass index, physical activity, smoking, diet, blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood glucose,” says Professor Rosa M Lamuela, director of the Institute for Research in Nutrition and Food Safety of the University of Barcelona NAC supplements may benefit cardiovascular health: Human data University of Marburg (Germany), October 16, 2022 Four weeks of supplementation with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) may reduce levels of homocysteine and improve blood pressure, says a new analysis of two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. A daily dose of 1.8 grams of NAC could lower homocysteine levels by about 12%, and may improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Elevated levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been reported to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. This has led some to point to the potential of the B-vitamins to reduce homocysteine levels and reduce the risk of CVD. B vitamins are cofactors for enzymes involved in homocysteine metabolism and therefore giving people vitamin B supplements is hypothesized to reduce homocysteine levels and therefore reduce cognitive impairment. However, clinical trials including participants at risk of, or already suffering from, cardiovascular disease have produced null results, with some experts arguing that short term B vitamin supplementation should not be expected to reverse the long-term development of heart disease. “Because recent analyses that controlled for confounders such as statins or folate fortification detected a benefit of folate/B-vitamins for stroke (22–24), homocysteine may conditionally be a therapeutic target,” wrote the authors of the new study, led by Prof Wulf Hildebrandt, formerly with the German Cancer Research Center and now at the University of Marburg (Germany). “Therefore, an alternative agent for (more) effective homocysteine lowering may be desirable, especially for conditions in which B-vitamins are ineffective [e.g., in renal disease] or if a reduction in homocysteine of >25% is intended.” There is a known link between homocysteine and NAC, and some studies have shown that NAC may reduce levels of the amino acid, but the data is somewhat mixed. Results showed that NAC supplementation significant decreased homocysteine levels by an average of 11.7% (versus 4.1% in the placebo groups), which cysteine levels increased by an average of 28.1% (versus 4% in the placebo groups). There were no significant differences between the hyperlipidemic and normolipidemic men, and the smoking status also did not affect the results. The researchers also found that NAC significantly decreased blood pressure in all the men. However, significant decreases in diastolic BP were observed only for the hyperlipidemic men, and not for the normolipidemic men. Study: Late afternoon exercise helps control blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China), October 22, 2022 Results of a study published in the journal Front Endocrinol show that exercising at around 4 to 6 p.m. helps to control blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels better than exercising in the morning, or around 9 to 11 a.m. For the study, researchers observed 12 healthy young men. The volunteers were told to walk on a treadmill for one hour at 60 percent of their maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The volunteers were all tested during and after a week of exercising only in the morning or just in the afternoon. After continuous 24-hour monitoring of their blood sugar levels, the total blood sugar levels of the men were lower when they exercised in the afternoon. Their blood sugar levels after meals were also lower following afternoon exercise. Most cell damage from high blood sugar is linked to a high rise in blood sugar at least one to two hours after eating a meal. The volunteers' triglyceride levels were also lower after afternoon exercise. This is crucial since your blood sugar level rises after you eat. If it rises too high, sugar sticks to cell membranes and damages them. That's why diabetes can damage every cell in your body. When your blood sugar level increases, your pancreas releases insulin to keep blood sugar levels from rising too high. Insulin lowers blood sugar by then driving sugar from the bloodstream into the liver. But if your liver is full of sugar, the liver does not accept more sugar and all the extra sugar is converted to fatty triglycerides. Having a blood triglyceride level greater than 150 indicates that your blood sugar rises too high after meals and that you are already diabetic or prediabetic. Blood levels of the good high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were also higher after afternoon exercise. When triglycerides rise too high, you are at increased risk for clots. To protect your body from a high rise in triglycerides, your HDL cholesterol carries the triglycerides from your bloodstream into your liver and a high rise in triglycerides causes a drop in blood levels of the HDL cholesterol. So the lower your HDL, the more likely you are to suffer a heart attack. Scientists reveal the relationship between sugar and cancer Flanders Institute for Biotechnology, October 16, 2022 A nine-year joint research project has led to a crucial breakthrough in cancer research. Scientists have clarified how the Warburg effect, a phenomenon in which cancer cells rapidly break down sugars, stimulates tumor growth. This discovery provides evidence for a positive correlation between sugar and cancer, which may have far-reaching impacts on tailor-made diets for cancer patients. The research has been published in the leading academic journal Nature Communications. This project main focus was the Warburg effect, or the observation that tumors convert significantly higher amounts of sugar into lactate compared to healthy tissues. As one of the most prominent features of cancer cells, this phenomenon has been extensively studied and even used to detect brain tumors, among other applications. But thus far, it has been unclear whether the effect is merely a symptom of cancer, or a cause. Prof. Johan Thevelein (VIB-KU Leuven): “Our research reveals how the hyperactive sugar consumption of cancerous cells leads to a vicious cycle of continued stimulation of cancer development and growth. Thus, it is able to explain the correlation between the strength of the Warburg effect and tumor aggressiveness. This link between sugar and cancer has sweeping consequences. Our results provide a foundation for future research in this domain, which can now be performed with a much more precise and relevant focus.” Living with others and community engagement are keys to reduced dementia risk University of New South Wales (Australia), October 24, 2022 Research published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity provides evidence to support that living with others, community group engagement and never feeling lonely are associated with slower cognitive decline. It is widely recognized that poor social connections such as small networks, infrequent interactions, and loneliness are modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, with the 2020 Lancet Commission on dementia prevention estimating that tackling social isolation could prevent 4% of dementia cases worldwide. This research, led by UNSW Sydney's Centre for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA), investigated a range of measures of social connectedness to discover which had the most robust findings in relation to risk reduction of cognitive decline—and dementia. “We looked at a range of measures of social connections, in approximately 40,000 people across 13 international studies,” says lead author Dr. Suraj Samtani, Postdoctoral Fellow and social health expert at CHeBA. “Previous analyses of multiple international studies have many limitations. Co-author and CHeBA Co-Director Professor Henry Brodaty said that the findings have socio-economic significance. “We found that sharing a home with one or more person[s] and weekly community group engagement had the most robust results across studies, indicating these factors are fundamental components in the link with less cognitive decline,” says Professor Brodaty. “We also identified an association between never feeling lonely and a slower rate of cognitive decline.” Carrots Do Help Aging Eyes, Study Shows University of Utah School of Medicine, October 21, 2022 Your parents may have told you, “Eat your carrots, they're good for your eyes,” and a new study suggests they were on to something. Pigments called carotenoids — which give red or orange hues to carrots, sweet potatoes and orange peppers, or deep greens to produce like spinach, broccoli and kale — may help ward off the age-linked vision ailment known as macular degeneration, researchers said. “I tell my patients that fruit and vegetable consumption are very important for eye health — this study validates that notion,” said Dr. Paul Bernstein, a professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially in the elderly. It affects the macula, the center part of the retina, and can lead to declines in sharp central vision and even blindness, experts say. Scientists have already linked a variety of factors to the condition including genetics, smoking and nutrition, said Bernstein, who was not involved in the new study. However, treatment for AMD may be limited depending on the type of macular degeneration that a person develops, he said. In the new study, Wu's team looked at data from health surveys that tracked people aged 50 and older — more than 63,000 women and almost 39,000 men -over a 25 year period. Participants were all nurses and other health professionals. Overall, about 2.5 percent of study participants developed either intermediate or advanced forms of the eye condition during the years of the study. Wu's team found that people who consumed the very highest levels of carotenoids known as lutein and zeaxanthin had a 40 percent lower risk of the advanced form of AMD compared to those who ate the very least. “Other carotenoids, including beta cryptoxanthin, alpha carotene and beta carotene, may also play protective roles,” Wu added. People who consumed the very highest amount of these carotenoids — found in foods such as carrots and sweet potato — had a 25 to 35 percent lower risk of the advanced form of the illness, the findings showed. Researchers did not find any link between the carotenoids and the intermediate form of macular degeneration, however. Lutein is found in eggs and dark leafy vegetables including broccoli, kale and spinach, Bernstein said. Zeaxanthin is harder to find in the diet, he said, but you can get it from corn, orange peppers and goji berries. Wu noted that both lutein and zeaxanthin concentrate in the macula, where they are thought to protect it from damage from oxygen and light.

Invite Health Podcast
Dry Eye: Supplements That Can Help

Invite Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 26:26


Join Jerry Hickey, Ph., as he dives into studies about dry eye syndrome and talks about the supplements that can help Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting http://www.invitehealth.com/podcast. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript of the audio, click here

Invite Health Podcast
Blue blockers Protecting Vision Problems, Part 1

Invite Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 19:52


Are you on your computer, playing Xbox, or watching TV? The Blue Blockers will help to enhance your brain and eye fatigue. Listen now to learn more! Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting http://www.invitehealth.com/podcast. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript of the audio, click here

The Goodness by Gretchen Martin
Beauty from the Inside out with Bend Beauty Founder Marc St-Onge

The Goodness by Gretchen Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 54:56


This episode is the last episode in our 1st Season, so a huge Thank You to all of you who have tuned in with me for these first 6 episodes! It has been a dream come to life to share and learn  what I am most passionate about, and to do so alongside each of you. Prepare your hearts for Season 2, which will pick up again this Fall 2022! Now, as for this episode which is all about beauty, you are in for a treat. We are talking beauty from the inside out with Marc St-Onge,  Founder & CEO of Bend Beauty. Marc is an absolute gem of a human being and such a brilliant mind! In this episode we:Discuss & challenge what the actual definition of beauty isAsk the question: What does it mean to live a beautiful life?Learn about the dermal matrix and how free radicals and UV cause our skin to “age”Learn why carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein are not just amazing for our eyes, but our skin as wellBreak down collagen to better understand it's structure, how the Bend Beauty Marine Collagen + Cofactors is hydrolyzed, what hydrolyzed means in the context of collagen, and what it actually does in the bodyLearn why sulforaphane is so incredible and how it behaves in the body Marc and has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to research in the health & wellness space. I found our very refreshing to know there are brands that exist that are steeped in quality and dedicated to efficacy, because I think we all know the supplements and the beauty industry are each incredibly saturated and determining which products are the "real deal" can be difficult even for someone who is very discerning.  I hope enjoy this episode and take away something impactful to better your health and feel even more beautiful, from the inside out!Ready to give Bend Beauty products a try? Use code GRETCHEN20 at checkout and received 20% off your first order! Stock up, because you will be obsessed! My can't-live-withouts are the Strawberry Marine Collagen + Co-Factors Powder which I love in my water (but I also love adding the Coconut flavour to my coffee!) and I won't go a day without my Renew + Protect Mini Softgel. And of course you can't miss out on the opportunity for a guilt-free chocolate indulgence, so be sure to add a few Beauty Bars to your order!Read my feature interview on the Bend Beauty Beautiful Life Blog here. Follow along with Bend Beauty on Instagram here.Follow Gretchen Martin on Instagram here.Follow The Goodness Podcast on Instagram here.

Invite Health Podcast
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: You Need These For Your Memory

Invite Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 15:46


New scientific evidence shows just how important the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are for your memory and cognitive functions. Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting http://www.invitehealth.com/podcast. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript of the audio, click here. 

英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟
第1453期:Need glasses?Try kale instead

英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 2:18


Do carrots really help you see in the dark? What about kiwis or kale? Can eating certain foods improve your eyesight or prevent your eyes degenerating? 胡萝卜真的能帮助你在黑暗中看东西吗?猕猴桃或羽衣甘蓝呢?吃某些食物可以改善视力或防止眼睛退化吗?Perhaps we should all be taking supplements to benefit our vision? Research in both the US and Ireland has shown that supplementing the diet with certain key chemicals can significantly benefit your vision. 也许我们都应该服用补充剂来有益于我们的视力?美国和爱尔兰的研究表明,在饮食中补充某些关键化学物质可以显着改善您的视力。These can be taken as supplements but they are also found widely in many green leafy plants and green and yellow fruit and vegetables.这些可以作为补充剂服用,但它们也广泛存在于许多绿叶植物以及绿色和黄色水果和蔬菜中。The retina is the part of our eye that contains cells sensitive to light. 视网膜是我们眼睛的一部分,包含对光敏感的细胞。The most delicate area of this tissue – the macula – is protected from harmful blue and UV light by yellowish ‘macular pigment'. This acts like sunglasses, blocking the damaging light. 这种组织最脆弱的区域——黄斑——被黄色的“黄斑色素”保护免受有害的蓝光和紫外线的伤害。这就像太阳镜一样,阻挡了有害的光线。It comprises three pigments – lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin.它包含三种色素——叶黄素、玉米黄质和内消旋玉米黄质。A research team led by Professor Nolan in Ireland has recently completed a year-long trial investigating the benefits of taking supplements of macular pigments. 由爱尔兰诺兰教授领导的一个研究小组最近完成了一项为期一年的试验,调查服用黄斑色素补充剂的好处。100 participants took part in the experiments. The results showed that by taking lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, there was a significant improvement in the protection of the macula, as well as in overall eyesight.100名参与者参加了实验。结果表明,服用叶黄素、玉米黄质和内消旋玉米黄质后,对黄斑的保护以及整体视力都有显着改善。 There was also some evidence that these chemicals can help to slow down macular degeneration, which is the main cause of sight loss in the UK. However, this is somewhat controversial.还有一些证据表明,这些化学物质有助于减缓黄斑变性,黄斑变性是英国失明的主要原因。然而,这有些争议。Lutein is a yellow compound found only in plants, which produce it to absorb light. We can get lutein by eating foods like kale and spinach. 叶黄素是一种仅在植物中发现的黄色化合物,产生它来吸收光。我们可以通过吃羽衣甘蓝和菠菜等食物来获取叶黄素。It is also present in egg yolk. Zeaxanthin, another yellow compound similar to lutein, is found in such foods as corn, yellow bell peppers and saffron.它也存在于蛋黄中。玉米黄质是另一种类似于叶黄素的黄色化合物,存在于玉米、黄甜椒和藏红花等食物中。 Meso-zeaxanthin is not generally found in food sources, though it can be found in some fish. It is created in the retina from ingested lutein. 内消旋玉米黄质通常不存在于食物来源中,但可以在一些鱼类中找到。它是由摄入的叶黄素在视网膜中产生的。It can be taken in supplements made with marigold extracts.它可以在用万寿菊提取物制成的补充剂中服用。As for carrots, it turns out that it's the leafy green bits on the top that contain the key compounds beneficial to eyesight, rather than the vegetable itself. 至于胡萝卜,原来是顶部的绿叶部分含有对视力有益的关键化合物,而不是蔬菜本身。So next time you're told carrots help you see in the dark, save them for the rabbit and chop up some kiwi instead!所以下次当你被告知胡萝卜可以帮助你在黑暗中看东西时,把它们留给兔子吃,然后切一些猕猴桃吧!词汇表kale (蔬菜)羽衣甘蓝to degenerate 下降,衰退supplement 补充物,补充片剂chemical 化学品vision 视力retina 视网膜tissue 组织macula 视网膜黄斑pigment 色素lutein 叶黄素zeaxanthin 玉米黄素meso-zeaxanthin 消旋玉米黃素sight loss 失明compound 化合物saffron 藏红花to ingest 摄取marigold extract 万寿菊提取物

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin, and Zeaxanthin are Carotenoids for the Eyes: Part 2

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 14:24


Carotenoids are essential nutrients for the eye. They include lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants found in certain vegetables. They are not naturally generated by animals and humans. This is why we all need to get them through food.Learn more about how to protect your eye health and get enough carotenoids into your body by listening to this second of a two-part podcast by Dr. Marc Grossman.

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Lutein, Meso-Zeaxanthin, and Zeaxanthin are Carotenoids for the Eyes: Part 1

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 10:50


Carotenoids are essential nutrients for the eye. They include lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants found in certain vegetables. They are not naturally generated by animals and humans. This is why we all need to get them through food.Learn more about how to protect your eye health and get enough carotenoids into your body by listening to this first of a two-part podcast by Dr. Marc Grossman. 

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
The Power Of Plants and Vision: Lutein, Zeaxanthin and More

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 10:54


How can plants and plant pigments help improve your vision and prevent vision loss? A study found that people who had the highest intake of lutein and zeaxanthin had a 41% lower risk of Macular Degeneration.Lutein and zeaxanthin are the power duo! These dietary carotenoids are found in dark leafy vegetables and colorful fruits. Which foods have the highest levels of these nutrients? How do they protect the eyes, especially the macula? Listen to this episode for details. Learn more at drgrossman2020.com and naturaleyecare.com

Invite Health Podcast
Antioxidant Carotenoids For A Longer, Healthier Life

Invite Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 32:16


Carotenoids are colorful pigments from plants that are found in fruits and vegetables. Based on reading thousands of studies spanning decades and Jerry Hickey, Ph., if you consume a broad variety of these pigments, they lend to a longer and healthier life. Episode Notes: Health-promoting benefits of Lycopene Research on Lutein and Zeaxanthin Eat for your health, not for your cravings! Take advantage of an exclusive podcast offer today by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast or by clicking here. For more information on the products or studies mentioned in this episode, click here.

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Integrative Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman Part 3

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 8:46


Western Medicine focuses solely on treating health issues as they occur, which often means waiting for them to get worse before they can get better. Patients all have different experiences with their health, but they are usually all given the same medication regardless of their circumstances. Dr. Marc Grossman utilizes an Eastern Chinese Medicine approach where you look at the body, mind, and spirit to figure out the underlying issue and fix it at the root. Each individual has their own way of fixing and reversing their health problems, whether through medication or in conjunction with natural medicines, lifestyle changes, and supplements.

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist
Why Seniors Need to Supplement Zeaxanthin and Lutein for the Brain and Eyes

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 10:09


Zeaxanthin and lutein are nutrients crucial for eye health. However, senior citizens are at highest risk for eye diseases such as macular degeneration. Part of the reason is that they absorb nutrients less efficiently. Their caloric needs are lower. And, the Standard American Diet tends to be low in zeaxanthin and lutein. Therefore, seniors often need supplements. Find out about the research behind these statements. Dr. Marc Grossman's podcast explains how these antioxidants help not only the eye, but also the brain.For references, see our website.

Free Association with Brian Carpenter
Episode 152: Daydreaming

Free Association with Brian Carpenter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 60:00


The best new ambient and electroacoustic music in the first half of 2020, including Wilma Archer, Jackie Lynn, Max Cooper, Marissa Nadler, Noveller, Domotic, Roger & Brian Eno, Gia Margaret, Grace Ferguson, and more.   Wilma Archer, "Cures & Wounds", A Western Circular (2020   Jackie Lynn, "Dream St.", Jacqueline (2020)   Sault, "Stop Dem", Untitled (Black Is) (2020)   Skee Mask, "Cafe Mu", Iss06 (2020)   Max Cooper, "Swarm", Swarm (2020)   Tengger, "Achime", Nomad (2020)   Marissa Nadler, "Moonrise", Moonrise (2020)   Noveller, "Zeaxanthin", Arrow (2020)   Domotic, "Daydreaming", Friendship Without Love (2020)   Roger Eno & Brian Eno, "Manganese", Mixing Colours (2020)   Gia Margaret, "For Zoya in China", Mia Gargaret (2020)   Grace Ferguson, "barnumbirr", Voler (2020)   Ning Yu, "Rates of Extinction: IV", Of Being (2020)   Aisha Orazbayeva, "Alia fantasia", Music for Violin Alone (2020)    

Wolfe Admin Podcast
Dr. John Nolan - COVID-19 in Ireland, AMD, Meso zeaxanthin

Wolfe Admin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 65:25


Show Sponsor: CooperVision Professor John Nolan is the Principal Investigator of the Macular Pigment Research Group at the Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland. He specializes in the role of eye nutrition for vision and prevention of blindness, and the link between nutrition and brain health and function. He has presented at more than 100 international scientific conferences and has published more than 85 peer-reviewed scientific papers.  To learn more about Dr. Nolan’s work: www.profjohnnolan.comwww.bonconference.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meso-zeaxanthinwww.meso-zeaxanthin.orgwww.macularcarotenoids.orgwww.nrci.ie

Try Not To Blink
Can AREDS Make Things Worse?

Try Not To Blink

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 45:34


Jimmy and Roya meet with guest Greg Hines, to discuss age-related macular degeneration.SOURCES:Corona Virus Statement: HPI CoronaVirus Statement 1-30-20.pdfProgression of Geographic Atrophy in ARMD: https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)30875-3/abstractNo CFH or ARMS2 Interaction with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Low versus High Zinc, or β-Carotene versus Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(18)32155-9/fulltextCFH and ARMS2 genetic risk determines progression to neovascular age-related macular degeneration after antioxidant and zinc supplementation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29311295Response to AREDS supplements according to genetic factors: survival analysis approach using the eye as the unit of analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27471039Treatment response to antioxidants and zinc based on CFH and ARMS2 genetic risk allele number in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25200399ArticDx: https://arcticdx.com/

Wolfe Admin Podcast
Dr. Harvey Hanlen - Medicare, Private Equity, Meso-zeaxanthin

Wolfe Admin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 52:17


Please support our sponsor:  CooperVision Harvey P. Hanlen, OD, FAAO has been in private Optometric practice for over 40 years. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1974. He was the President of the Mid-Counties Optometric Society in 1978, served as the President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association in 1982 and served as the 78th President of the American Optometric Association, completing his term in June, 2000. He served on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, now Salus University, for 6 years.  

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Talk to a Dr. Berg Keto Consultant today and get the help you need on your journey (free consultation). Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Keto, Intermittent Fasting, or the use of Dr. Berg products. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 9 pm EST. Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm EST. USA Only. Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course! Dr. Berg talks about why adding fat to your salad and vegetables is vital. Vegetables and salad contain phytonutrients, including carotinoids and flavonoids. Cartinoids (over 600) are fat-soluble, which means adding fat to the diet will help your absorption of these phtyonutrients. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are 2 vital plant based chemicals that help the eye (retina and macula) and brain and adding more kale to the diet will help you - however, adding fat (coconut oil and olive oil) will increase it even more. If you do not have a gallbladder, adding some bile salts (Gallbladder Formula) will also help. DATA: https://bit.ly/2MFq3KE https://bit.ly/2B7mwR6 Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. ABOUT DR. BERG: https://bit.ly/2FwSQQT DR. BERG'S STORY: https://bit.ly/2RwY5GP DR. BERG'S SHOP: https://bit.ly/2RN11yv DR. BERG'S VIDEO BLOG: https://bit.ly/2AZYyHt DR. BERG'S HEALTH COACHING TRAINING: https://bit.ly/2SZlH3o Follow us on FACEBOOK: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DrBergDC YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/drericberg123 Send a Message to Dr. Berg and his team: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg

GardenFork Radio - DIY, Gardening, Cooking, How to
Chemicals Are Bad, True Or False?

GardenFork Radio - DIY, Gardening, Cooking, How to

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 34:49


THE GardenFork Scientist joins us to day to answer the question, are chemicals bad for us? Why is dihydrogen monoxide in our water? Zeaxanthin in our avacados? Tony, the GF Scientist, lets us in on the secrets of chemistry in our every day lives. He's much smarter than Rick and I, you know... Support GardenFork, become a monthly supporter on Patreon: http://patreon.com/gardenfork   Check out the GardenFork Amazon Shop: http://amazon.com/shop/gardenfork   Amazon links are affiliate links.   Get Our Email Newsletter: https://www.gardenfork.tv/sign-up-for-our-email-newsletter/ Learn more about Danny here: https://www.choosefi.com/author/fi-nancial-planner/  Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/gardenfork 

GardenFork’s Facebook Discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692616594342396/ Email us: radio@gardenfork.tv

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TRT Revolution Podcast
The Link Between Hormones and Eye Health & Improving Our Eye-Brain Connection w/Dr. Sam Berne

TRT Revolution Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 41:44


Good eye health goes way beyond eating carrots, and we have to pay attention to it. Is there any connection between metabolic imbalances and eye issues? How does this affect a diabetic person? Can eye issues be prevented, or even reversed? On this episode, Dr. Sam Berne shares how he solves countless eye issues and why it’s possible to actually do so, even when a condition is genetic.   Three Takeaways   For better eye health, your diet has to include colorful fruits and vegetables, trace mineral and antioxidants. If we can oxygenate and hydrate the retina better through nutrition, we could start to solve a lot of eye issues experienced by diabetics. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are key antioxidants that prevent issues with macular health. The best ratio of the two is 10 mg of Lutein per 6mg of Zeaxanthin. At the start of the show, Dr. Sam shares how he got started focusing on eye health and how he cured his own eye issues. We also talked about what makes up an eye-healthy diet, and some of the biggest myths in eye care. Towards the end of the show, we talked about how vision problems are actually rooted in the brain. We also discussed: How BDMF can improve your optic nerve health Nutritional ways to improve eyesight The power of natural healing through grounding and earthing Vision problems aren’t rooted in the conventional aspects of the physical-- they are rooted in the brain. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of doctors delving into this and looking at how eyesight and vision can be improved or repaired. As a result, a lot of people think their issues are genetic and can never change. However, utilizing nutrition, fitness, and overall health can absolutely have a positive impact.     Guest Bio- Dr. Sam Berne has been in private practice in New Mexico for over 25 years and where he works with patients to improve their vision and overall wellness through holistic methods. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University, Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College and did his postdoctoral work at the Gesell Institute in collaboration with Yale University. He has been awarded The Special Awards for Service from the Behavioral Optometrists in Mexico for his innovative and holistic work with children. Go to http://www.drsamberne.com/about/.  

Robb Wolf - The Paleo Solution Podcast - Paleo diet, nutrition, fitness, and health

For Episode 401 of the podcast we're here with Q&A #7 with Robb and Nicki. And don't forget to submit your own questions for the podcast here: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/ Show Notes: 1. [3:41] Fasting and silent reflux Kristin says: I can't thank Robb enough for the impact he has had on my health!  I have been following him for years, i was paleo for 5 years before doing the carb tests in Wired to Eat.  Much to my surprise, i was sensitive to every single carb i tested.  I immediately went the keto route, and have been so thankful.  Not only have i lost 32 lbs and feel a lot better, this has greatly benefited my vision.  I have retinitis pigmentosa, and i was shocked by how much worse my vision was during the carb testing.  I feel that learning this will definitely help prevent my vision loss from progressing as rapidly as it would have with higher carbs.  My mom is almost totally blind, so i am doing everything i can to prevent the same fate. After about 8 months of keto, i discovered i have silent reflux.  I was baffled, as i have never had any problems like this before.  I tried everything, the supplements, raising the bed, eliminating foods, and nothing helped.  Then, we went on an 8 day cruise, and my reflux wa gone!  It dawned on me that i was eating three meals a day, instead of my usual two within a six hour window.  I have continued to eat three meals a day, since returning home, and still no reflux!  My problem is that my fasting blood sugar is higher than it was while i was fasting.  It's not terrible, but i am noticing a bit worse vision while it is higher.  I am normally in the 70s or 80s, and now am regularly in the 90s. What is your thought on a possible correlation between fasting and silent reflux?  I am a healthy weight, don't drink, don't smoke, and don't even drink coffee.  I started fasting about a year ago, so that wasn't anything new.  I likely had reflux for awhile before i realized it.  Another side note, like Robb, i was also on a form of tetracyclene for many years as a teenager.  Is SIBO something i should consider as a cause of the reflux after that much antibiotic use? Sorry this is so long, i just felt some of the details were necessary!  I really appreciate everything you do, and i can honestly say you have tremendously impacted our entire family's health! Notes: Specialty Health blood work link to Dr Ruscio's book Healthy Gut, Healthy You 2. [9:52] Keto protocol for lower belly fat / excess skin? Peter says: Hey Robb and Nicki, I'm loving the return of the Q&A -- and especially the addition of Nicki (now I can get my girlfriend to listen without her feeling like I'm jamming my male-centric "unorthodox" health podcast down her throat -- no offense Robb, but now she can relate). I've been Keto for a while, loved the tips from the MasterClass and recently finished the Ketogains bootcamp, with Luis -- both lead to a big transformation, 22 percent body fat down to 13 percent and still going.  Only lost about 4 lbs, but put on a bunch of lean muscle. Here's my question -- most of my fat is held in my lower belly flab.  I've never been this lean, but I've also never been super fat.  Nor did I lose a bunch of weight really fast -- point being, I'm not sure if I'm dealing with excess fat or skin, but I don't care cause it's flabby. Plainly put, how can I get rid of this? I swear at one point, I heard you (Robb) talking about a ketogenic diet with limited protein and prolonged fasting for obese people that have lost a lot of weight and have excess skin -- even in place of skin surgery... I am curious could this approach possibly be a good protocol for getting rid of last amounts of skin/flab/fat once one has achieved a desired body comp -- for example if I get to single digit body fat and still have the flab, could I bump up my fat macros and reduce protein? If so, what might those macros and the protocol look like? Basically, I want to look like the shredded, and tight, animal that is always timidly posting shirtless selfies to the dasrobbwolf instagram account... You know, the "Writer" that killed an Elk with a stick on I, Caveman... I'll have what he's having... Anyways, love what you all do.  You've been the pioneers of a revolution and helped a lot of people. Keep up the great work. 3. [21:45] Terrahydrite Mike says: You guys know anything about Terrahydrite? Good, bad, snake oil? 4. [23:28] Emu Oil Dawn says: I have listened to a couple podcasts about Walkabout Emu Oil and how great it is. I haven't been able to find where you've ever mentioned this supplement. What are your thoughts on it? If it is as great as it sounds, then would you still have to take fish or cod liver oil or could you just take the emu oil since it has omega 3's? My main goal to assist my paleo/keto diet in fighting inflammation from PCOS. 5. [26:25] Avoiding sunburn during excessive sun exposure at work James says: CONTEXT: 26yo Male, eating full paleo, lifting 3-4 times a week and working an outdoor labour intensive job. Moderate to high carb intake on training days (100-150g) sub 50g cards on non training days. Northern European descent brown hair brown eyes, medium pale complexion - tans well. Recent vitamin d status test 42ng/mL GOALS: Avoid skin damage, gain as much benefit from outdoor working as possible. Hi Robb and Nikki, Really enjoying the q&a format, here's my input.. I travel a lot for work, in the coming months I'll be travelling to some fairly hot, sunny countries: Mexico, Chile, Pakistan. My work involves me being outdoors at sports stadiums for full days on end with very little shelter and due to my Northern European genetics I don't do well with intense sun exposure in the short term. However having previously lived in Australia for a year I adapted well, being able to moderate my exposure, and within a few months was able to spend hours outside without burning. I would like to avoid using sunscreen where possible and enjoy the full benefits of the sun on my skin during my working days, as such how can I pre-condition my body to tolerate these intense bursts of sun exposure when I live in a predominantly cloudy, cold country? I'm thinking vitamin d supplementation, possible intelligent use of UV tanning beds? Any dietary tweaks worth considering? Thanks in advance, kind regards James - hope there's no flies in here! Notes: 1-https://sundots.com/ polypodium leucotomos 2-https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/do-any-supplements-help-prevent-sunburn-or-skin-damage-from-sun-exposure/supplements_for_sun_damage/ Zeaxanthin: https://amzn.to/2KOqLH3 I, Caveman episode where Robb takes down the elk: https://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/full-episodes/i-caveman-the-great-hunt

Gesundheit Next Level
Wie Du Deine Sehfähigkeit extrem verbesserst!

Gesundheit Next Level

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018


Die Paula Blum fragt: Hallo Cornelia kannst Du bitte ein Video für Augenvitamine und Mineralstoffe bei Klaukom und grauen Star aufnehmen. Vielen Dank für die Info.... ...zum kompletten Text: kommt gleich :) Augenvitamine zur Verbesserung der Sehfähigkeit: 1. Jeden Tag Karottensaft trinken ( enthält Vitamin A für die Augen) 2. Mikroalgen enthalten noch mehr Betacarotin: Spirulina https://amzn.to/2l2Elbt Chlorella: https://amzn.to/2l5LtUD 3. Lutein und Zeaxanthin. Diese befinden sich direkt in der Makula. Das ist in der Netzhaut die Stelle des schärfsten Sehens. Lutein: Wirsing, Grünkohl, Spinat, Mangold, Feldsalat. Zeaxanthin: Paprika und Mais 4. OPC: repariert Gewebe, wirkt durchblutungsfördernd http://opc.gesundheitnextlevel.de 5. Safran und Curcumin: Safran ist sehr gut für die Augen- Selbst bei Menschen die eine Makuladegeneration haben. https://amzn.to/2HKDPaS https://amzn.to/2l6wlq2 6. Mineralerde Zeolith oder Bentoni:. Diese beiden Heilerden können in hohem Mass Gifte, Schwermetalle und Stoffwechselabfälle wie ein Schwamm aufsaugen. Bentonit: http://amzn.to/2D1AbMf Zeolith: http://gesundheitnextlevel.de/a/zeolith.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ☀☀☀Jetzt 100% kostenlos in der Community anmelden!☀☀☀ (Schritt für Schritt-Anleitungen von A-Z, Community die sich gegenseitig hilft, Deine Fragen werden beantwortet!) https://www.gesundheitnextlevel.de/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ☀☀☀ 5 Punkte , die Du bei der Auswahl eines Gesundheitsshops/ Nahrungsergänzungsmittel beachten solltest: https://corneliaschmidt.net/5-punkte-warum/ ☀☀☀ Hinweis: 10% Rabatt-Gutschein bei https://echt-vital.de/#gesundheitnextlevel ( Gutscheincode: gesundheitnextlevel) Diesen im Warenkorb eingeben. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ Bluthochdruck erfolgreich senken: Gratis Checkliste mit den 7 effektivsten blutdrucksenkenden Lebensmitteln JETZT herunterladen. Gratis! http://blutdrucksenkendelebensmittel.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meine Top 6 Ergänzungen für die Gesundheit☀ 1.)Vitamin D3: Der Kraftstoff des Lebens: http://vitamin-d3.gesundheitnextlevel.de 2.)Vitamin K2 für die Aufnahme von D3: http://vitamin-k2.gesundheitnextlevel.de 3.)optimale Durchblutung mit OPC: http://opc.gesundheitnextlevel.de 4.)100% natürliche Vitamin C- Quelle: http://vitamin-c.gesundheitnextlevel.de 5.)http://darmflora.gesundheitnextlevel.de 6.)http://mineralstoffe.gesundheitnextlevel.de -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ☀Meine BPA Freie Trinkflasche: http://amzn.to/2kbLxlB -----------------------Die besten Buchempfehlungen: --------------------------------- 1.)Das ALLERBESTE Buch gegen Krebs: Krebs verstehen und natürlich heilen: http://amzn.to/2j7KXCn 2.)Das große Geheimnis, das Ihnen die Pharmaindustrie vorenthalten will http://amzn.to/2j7z7Ii 3.) Der Kampf um die Gesundheit Phillip Day: Aufklärung mit Schrecken und AHA-Erlebnissen http://amzn.to/2hUvF7W ---------------Die stärksten 5 Entgiftungsmöglichkeiten----------------------- 1. Entgiftung mit Trockenbürste für ein prickelndes Hautgefühl: http://amzn.to/2mQLz2g 2. Das beste, was Du Dir antun kannst: Chlorella: http://amzn.to/2t5oQSb 3. Grapefruikernextrakt als natürliches Antibiotikum: frei von Magnesiumstearat und rückstandskontrolliert http://gesundheitnextlevel.de/a/grapefruitkernextrakt.php 4. kolloidales Silberwasser gegen Pilze, Bakterien, Viren und Parasiten http://gesundheitnextlevel.de/a/kolloidalessilberflasche.php 5. Basenbad zum entsäuern (pH-Wert 8,5) und entspannen mit ganz GENAUER Anleitung http://gesundheitnextlevel.de/a/basenbad.php *Affiliate-Links, bei denen ein gewisser Prozentsatz des Verkaufserlöses an mich fließt (verursacht keinerlei Mehrkosten für dich). Ich verlinke generell nur Produkte, die ich über einen längeren Zeitraum selbst getestet habe. Danke für Deine Unterstützung! ☀ Wenn euch der Kanal und die Informationen gefallen, so unterstützt mich doch bei meinem Projekt, damit ich noch mehr tolle Inhalte für euch aufarbeiten und vorbereiten kann :) Würde mich freuen ! https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DLURECVV5HU64 Geschäftlicher Kontakt für Anfragen und Kooperationen corneliaschmidt8@gmail.com Noch mehr tolle Inhalte: https://corneliaschmidt.net

The Pharmacist Answers Podcast
Episode 84 - Eye Vitamins 2

The Pharmacist Answers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 22:35


Remember: if a vitamin is good for one place in your body, it's probably good for a lot of places in your body.  It's a marketing ploy to call them eye vitamins. Eye Vitamins Thiamine (B-1): thiamine is used heavily in your liver, to help metabolize alcohol.  Most well-known deficiency in alcoholics.  Thiamine also helps nerves produce several neurotransmitters, as well as protects your nerves from inflammatory chemicals (the chemicals in your body that trigger swelling and pain).  You don't want inflammation in your optical nerves.  You also don't want the signals from your eyes to your brain and back to be slow. Folic acid:  important for pregnancy women and fetal development, deficiency can cause a type of anemia.  It's main job is to help make accurate copies of the DNA and RNA when cells are dividing and multiplying.  You don't want typos in your DNA!  This is important for your eyes because the cells of your eyes is because they are some of the fastest reproducing and dividing cells in your body. Omega-3 Fatty acids:  Beneficial for heart health, found in oils.  Oils in your body are lubricating.  Omega-3 fatty acids are building blocks for the cholesterol that is build into cell membranes that keep the fluid and slippery. The body also uses O3FA to produce the natural lubrication in your eye. N-Acetylcystine (NAC): an amino acid (building block of protein).  Glutathione - your body's naturally produced antioxidant.  NAC is used when the cells build and store glutathione.  Glutathione focuses mainly on oxygen-based free radicals. Alpha Lipoid Acid (ALA): another antioxidant.  Found in sources of natural oils - seeds and nuts. Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 2 nutrients that are found in red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables (and that actually cause them to be those colors in the first place).  Their main goal in your eyes are to prevent blue light damage.  Blue light is a short wavelength with a higher speed and energy than the lower colors of light.  This energetic light can damage cells in your eyes, so the orange nutrients blocks this energetic waves so you can still see the blue colors, but it's more chill and doesn't cause damage to the retina.  These nutrients concentrate in the macula. Connect with me Support us on Patreon *NEW* Join the Pharmacist Answers Podcast Community on Facebook Subscribe: iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, TuneIn Radio Like the Facebook page Music Credits:  “Radio Martini” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

CLEAN Food Network
Eating Clean for Optimal Eye Health

CLEAN Food Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2016


The old wives tale of eating carrots to improve your eye health is just that, a tale. What foods should you be eating?The old wives tale of eating carrots to improve your eye health is just that, a tale. Even a poor diet provides an ample amount of beta carotene to contribute to eye health.So, what should you be eating to preserve your eye health now and into the future?According to Dr. David Kading, there are two factors when it comes to nutrition and eye health. First, you want to eat foods that will benefit your retinal health through the preservation of the macula. You also want to eat foods that will maintain quality moisture and prevent dryness.Two types of foods that Dr. Kading recommends are good quality fish, which contains omega-3s (or pure omega-3 supplements) and red, orange and yellow vegetables, which provide provide zeaxanthin and lutein and protect your macula.Why is this important?Macular degeneration causes you to lose your central vision. The "garbage disposal" of the eyes isn't as effective at getting rid of old cells. Much like any other disease, macular degeneration isn't a result of you doing something wrong one time, but rather an accumulation of factors (including blue light exposure). In order to avoid macular degeneration, you need to support the protective layers of the eye, the macular pigment. Zeaxanthin and lutein are superb components for helping to boost the macular pigment.Listen in as Dr. Kading joins host Lisa Davis to explain more about which nutrients are best for preserving eye health.

CLEAN Food Network
Eating Clean for Optimal Eye Health

CLEAN Food Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2016


The old wives tale of eating carrots to improve your eye health is just that, a tale. What foods should you be eating?The old wives tale of eating carrots to improve your eye health is just that, a tale. Even a poor diet provides an ample amount of beta carotene to contribute to eye health.So, what should you be eating to preserve your eye health now and into the future?According to Dr. David Kading, there are two factors when it comes to nutrition and eye health. First, you want to eat foods that will benefit your retinal health through the preservation of the macula. You also want to eat foods that will maintain quality moisture and prevent dryness.Two types of foods that Dr. Kading recommends are good quality fish, which contains omega-3s (or pure omega-3 supplements) and red, orange and yellow vegetables, which provide provide zeaxanthin and lutein and protect your macula.Why is this important?Macular degeneration causes you to lose your central vision. The "garbage disposal" of the eyes isn't as effective at getting rid of old cells. Much like any other disease, macular degeneration isn't a result of you doing something wrong one time, but rather an accumulation of factors (including blue light exposure). In order to avoid macular degeneration, you need to support the protective layers of the eye, the macular pigment. Zeaxanthin and lutein are superb components for helping to boost the macular pigment.Listen in as Dr. Kading joins host Lisa Davis to explain more about which nutrients are best for preserving eye health.

JAMA Ophthalmology Author Interviews: Covering research, science, & clinical practice in ophthalmology and vision science

Interview with Juan Wu and Debra Schaumberg, MD, authors of Intakes of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Other Carotenoids and Age-Related Macular Degeneration During 2 Decades of Prospective Follow-up

JAMA Ophthalmology Author Interviews: Covering research, science, & clinical practice in ophthalmology and vision science
Lutein/Zeaxanthin for the Treatment of Age-Related Cataract: AREDS2 Randomized Trial Report No. 4

JAMA Ophthalmology Author Interviews: Covering research, science, & clinical practice in ophthalmology and vision science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2013 6:58


Interview with Emily Y. Chew, MD, author of Lutein/Zeaxanthin for the Treatment of Age-Related Cataract: AREDS2 Randomized Trial Report No. 4

JAMA Author Interviews: Covering research in medicine, science, & clinical practice. For physicians, researchers, & clinician
Lutein + Zeaxanthin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) Randomized Clinical Trial

JAMA Author Interviews: Covering research in medicine, science, & clinical practice. For physicians, researchers, & clinician

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2013 4:45


Interview with Emily Y. Chew, MD, author of Lutein + Zeaxanthin and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) Randomized Clinical Trial

AMD eSeminar Series
Mini-Symposium on the Management of AMD, Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Managing the Intermediate Stage of AMD and Monitoring Progression to CNV

AMD eSeminar Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2010 16:09


This podcast discusses the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)

Medizinische Fakultät - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 08/19
Der Einfluss von Lutein und Zeaxanthin auf die Altersabhängige Makuladegeneration

Medizinische Fakultät - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 08/19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2008


Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100 https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/8857/ https://edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de/8857/1/Johannes-Samuel_Buettner.pdf Büttner, Johannes-Samuel ddc:600, ddc:610, Medizini

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Fakultät für Biologie - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 02/06
Deg- und SppA-Proteasen als Komponenten langfristiger physiologischer Anpassung des Photosynthesesapparates

Fakultät für Biologie - Digitale Hochschulschriften der LMU - Teil 02/06

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2006


Unterschiedliche Stressbedingungen wie Starklicht, Hitze oder Nährstoffmangel können zu einem Abbau photosynthetischer Komplexe wie dem Photosystem I, dem Photosystem II oder Antennenproteinen führen. Dieser Abbau wird durch spezifische Proteasen durchgeführt. Die Proteasen können dabei direkt am Abbau der Strukturproteine beteiligt sein oder aber die Translation oder Transkription von Strukturproteinen oder solchen, die am Schutz photosynthetischer Proteine unter Stressbedingungen beteiligt sind, beeinflussen. Eisenmangel kann z. B. in Pflanzen und in Cyanobakterien zu Chlorose führen. Eisen ist an der Bildung von Chlorophyll beteiligt und kann in Form eines Sauerstoffträgers als Katalysator bei der Atmung agieren. Zudem ist Eisen als Kofaktor von Cytochromen und einigen Enzymen, wie Peroxidase und Katalase, für deren Funktionalität essentiell. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurde die Rolle von Deg- und SppA-Proteasen aus Synechocystis und Arabidopsis bei der Anpassung an verschiedene Stressbedingungen analysiert. Die plastidären Deg-Peptidasen werden durch vier Mitglieder, drei lumenale Enzyme (DegP1, DegP5 und DegP8) und einem stromalen Enzym (DegP2), vertreten. In Synechocystis besteht die Deg-Familie aus drei Komponenten, HtrA (DegP), HhoA (DegQ) und HhoB (DegS). Die HhoB (DegS)-Protease, die im Synechocystis-Genom durch das sll1427-Gen kodiert wird, ist in die Anpassung an Eisenstress involviert. Die DhhoB-Mutante zeigte sich unter Eisenmangel weniger angepasst und blieb auch nach längerer Stresseinwirkung grün. Die Mutante bildete sehr wohl die zum Schutz vor Eisenmangel benötigten Proteine, jedoch war die Expression von photosynthetischen Genen unter Stressbedingungen nicht wie im Wildtyp herabreguliert. Es wird vermutet, dass HhoB, ähnlich zu der DegS-Protease aus E. coli, an der Regulation der Genexpression beteiligt ist. Jedoch anders als bei E. coli wird bei Abwesenheit des DegS-Proteins die Expression nicht herabreguliert, sondern hochreguliert. Die DegP2- und DegP5-Proteasen aus Arabidopsis sind bei der Anpassung an Lichtstress involviert. Sie sind dabei aber nicht an der Reparatur des PSII oder am Abbau des D1-Proteins beteiligt. Die DdegP2-Mutante zeigte unter Lichtstress eine geringere nicht-photochemische Löschung (NPQ), die DdegP5-Mutante eine höhere NPQ. Die NPQ besteht aus drei Komponenten, der Photoinhibierung qI, der „state transition“ qT und dem „de-excitation quenching“ qE, wobei die ersten beiden nicht betroffen waren. Dass qE betroffen war, wurde anhand des Verhältnisses der Xanthophylle Violaxanthin und Zeaxanthin bestimmt. Zeaxanthin wirkt sich positiv auf die NPQ aus. Die DdegP5-Mutante enthielt mehr Zeaxanthin relativ zu Violaxanthin als die DdegP2-Mutante. Beide Proteasen, DegP5 und DegP2, könnten Regulatoren der lumenalen Violaxanthin-de-epoxidase, welche Violaxanthin zu Zeaxanthin umwandelt, sein. Die DegP2- und die DegP5-Protease agieren als Gegenspieler bei der Löschung überschüssiger Anregungsenergie.