A recent study suggests that Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help reduce the incidence of macular degeneration, which is a common cause of blindness. In a study published in the Archives of Opthamology, a 40% lower incidence was found over five years in 3,600 older adults who consumed fish at least once a week. Those who ate fish at least three times a week had an even lower risk of macular degeneration. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil are also shown to lower the incidence of heart attacks and are probably one of the most important substances to make sure you get in a healthy diet. For many people supplementation with a good fish oil is worth considering. Many brands are not of optimal quality, so consult your doctor about how you choose this product.

A New Look at Vitamin C

As you know, the doctors in our office recommend Vitamin C both orally and in intravenous infusions for immune and antioxidant support. There has been much information on the news lately supporting the use of Vitamin C. One key point is that doses of 1,000 mg and higher are probably more effective than lower doses.

Recent studies suggest that Vitamin C lowers the risk of coronary heart disease. Taking Vitamin C was proved as important as factors like not smoking, having low blood pressure and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. In a ten-year study at UCLA, men who took 800 mg of Vitamin C lived an average of six years longer than those taking 60 mg of Vitamin C. Women also significantly benefited. Vitamin C also helped people to recover from heart attacks more successfully.

Other studies also suggest larger doses of Vitamin C (as in intravenous infusions) may lengthen cancer survival times. Consuming higher doses of Vitamin C may help prevent some cancers and other chronic diseases. We recommend doses of 1,000 mg to 4,000 mg of Vitamin C daily. Talk to your doctor about what is best for you, as there are some medical considerations with some illnesses and medicines.