Prevent and Treat Glaucoma! Breakthrough Supplement Research

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

What was your favorite part of this video? Let me know! Learn more about how meditation can naturally reduce eye pressure! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnS8Yoqoa9BmncU

[@muleman1701]

My favorite part is that it gives hope to those of us with glaucoma.

[@Moni-ui5bz]

Meditation didn't help me at all. I've also heard that Magnesium could help lower eye pressure? What kind and how much? My favorite part of this video is that you are looking into alternative treatments at all. My glaucoma specialist is useless and rude, and just tells me to take the drops and get out.

[@marks4851]

I needed to know that Nicotinamide was the SAME thing as Niacinamide, which I am taking.

[@DaveDave-e4t]

THC (oral is best) does good things for glaucoma via several mechanisms. CBD is contraindicated as an inverse agonist.

[@michaelmiller7160]

I'm surprised they did human studies. Usually they stop at animal studies, leaving the consumer out to dry.

[@AndrewWutke]

I had intra occular pressure elevated for quite a long time. Recorded as 25 mmHg early 2024. I started vit B3 as Nocotinamide from a supermarket. I mentioned this to my very experienced and science-oriented Ophtalmologist in June. He was sceptical, saying that there were insufficient clinical double blind placebo studies to validate this claim. Month later, he recorded 19mmlHg in one eye and 16 in the other. He said the intra occular pressure may vary sometimes for unknown reasons. On the 5th of December, my local optometrist recorded 20 mmHg in one eye and 19 in the other. That, in my opinion, is likely a systematic trend justifying my decision to continue with B3. Next check in 6 months. Thank you for this valuable information.

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

Can you send me the supermarket name. I am confused, there is mention of nicotinamide without B3 and Niacin. I do not want to get the wrong product

[@AndrewWutke]

@rohitbhatnagar7599 Nicotinamide is the B3 I was using. Any supermaket in Australia sels this vitamin.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

@@rohitbhatnagar7599 There are two varieties of Vitamin B3 - Niacin and Nicotinamide. Only take Nicotinamide in this case as Niacin can cause facial flushing and acts differently to Nicotinamide.

[@VideoWow7184]

I'd like to know how much Nocotinamide you are taking per day? I am keen to start this is a supplementary treatment.

[@AndrewWutke]

@VideoWow7184 500 mg once a day with body weight 85 kg.

[@mddell58]

THIS is very promising for older people, especially diabetecs! Really hoping this will slow down the progression of glaucoma! After all, our VISION is our most precious 'gift.'

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Agreed!

[@NYNC88]

Glaucoma isn't just a problem for old people I was diagnosed with glaucoma in my early 20s.

[@MissLibertarian]

People think vision is most important, but studies show that loss of hearing is the biggest blow to happiness. Deafness causes more isolation of communication and resulting depression.

[@gabrielbarrantes6946]

​@@MissLibertariannah, I rather be deaf than blind. Noise is annoying everywhere.

[@MissLibertarian]

@@gabrielbarrantes6946 You're in the majority. Most people who have both senses prize sight more, but of those who lost one of them, more deaf people were depressed about it. (As I sit here touch-typing, I'm listening to music and conversations around me--I think maybe sight-dominant people underestimate what they are taking for granted; the study made me think about it.)

[@S_MATIRI]

More videos on eye floaters please

[@coff33guy34]

Yeah, I'd support this!

[@corbyTclegg]

Had my heart valve replaced in 2021, now i see black dots and floaters...

[@Longtack55]

​@@corbyTcleggYou may have a bleed where your retina has become partially detached. Get your eye examined by the eye/vision tester or opthalmologist. I had a dark floater that gradually disappeared following an exam to reassure me.

[@Fomites]

​@@corbyTcleggWhich valve?

[@hamstercanibal]

​@@corbyTclegg have you been on some kind of prednisone? Because I have been, 3 years ago, a I sometimes see a black dot.

[@phwshopping1426]

My daughter was diagnosed with high pressure in her eyes and she's only in her 20's I am so scared for her. She hasn't been prescribed any medications. I really need to hear success stories of people who their vision stayed stabilized throughout their lifetime.

[@deliciouslyk3437]

I found that eye strain, blocked tear ducts and stress can increase the pressure. My eye eould always water when out i looked into it and realised it was caused by blocked tear ducts. Dr reluctantly agreed to have the specialist nurse flush thrm and it resulted in a considerable drop in m

[@Longtack55]

My best wishes.

[@phwshopping1426]

@@deliciouslyk3437 Omg I wonder if she could also have some other issues causing the raised pressure. Thank you for sharing your experience .

[@Marek-o3u]

Just knowing is a huge advantage, it's a hidden timebomb for many. Drops can make a huge difference, but I suspect diet can be even better. Avoid sugar... that never helps eyes. It's why diabetics go blind. Astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, and bilberries seem great. I genuinely believe they have massively improved my vision, macular health, even though I have challenges.

[@meggi8048]

@@Marek-o3u diabetics do not go blind because of sugar, they go blind because of increased glycation endproducts and other radicals which are high with diabetes because of high blood sugar.. the sugar molecule alone isnt the problem. but they arent alone high in sugar, they are also high in fats and high in proteins. its a metabolic problem, which can be caused by eating bad things. not only isolated sugar. much worse than isolated glucose is fructose. that can reliable make insulin resistence in short time. and guess whats in american food just everywhere? high corn glucose/fructose syrup. if you would replace that HCFS with just glucose, situation would improve dramatically. normal sugar is even allowed now again for diabetics, because in normal amounts it doesnt cause diabetes. its other things like fructose and rancid oils and highly processed foods with rancid byproducts and high glycation endproducts (AGE).

[@suzanneemerson2625]

I have glaucoma, and one of the eyedrops I am using (Brinzolamide) really irritates the surface of my eyes. I purchased the Nanodropper when I learned about it on your channel, and it made a huge difference. Because the drop is smaller, I get less of the liquid in my eyes when I put my drops in, which means way less irritation. I mentioned it to my specialist, but she’d never heard of it. Apparently I’m still getting enough of the drug into my eyes, as my pressures haven’t changed. Interestingly, I recently had a visit with my regular ophthalmologist, whom I see twice a year so he can follow my progress and check my overall eye health. On the counter in the exam room I saw Nanodroppers on all of the bottles of drops they use for various purposes - dilation, numbing, etc. I mentioned it to his assistant, and she said yes, they recommend them to all their patients. Really cuts down on the cost of drops. I told her I already was using Nanodroppers, thanks to you.

[@chriswinner1587]

I'm 24 and I'm suffering from glaucoma i need help on what to do

[@jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit7033]

I've had glaucoma for 20 years and I've been on eye drops for a long time. So far it's stabilizing my glaucoma to where I don't have to have surgery.

[@Ravjot-y2z]

I have just detectd glucoma yesterday I want to die what to do in dnt know

[@jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit7033]

@Ravjot-y2z Don't worry, you will be okay! As long as you take your eye drops and see your eye doctor glaucoma will not steal your vision because it is being controlled.

[@runwayromo4314]

​@Ravjot-y2z i have it too bro whats ur ig.. let's stay connected i kno how yu feel

[@margaretakinlade8642]

​@@Ravjot-y2z Please don't die but use the suggested drugs mentioned here and trust God to help you out.

[@100pyatt]

​@@Ravjot-y2z Niacin 500mg daily immediately , also add Benfotamine fat soluble B-1 600mg

[@thomasengel1459]

I take Nicatinamide regularly and I noticed that my vision has sharpened

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Love hearing that! Can I ask how much you typically take?

[@thomasengel1459]

@@DoctorEyeHealthI take anywhere from 1g-3g daily. Take it for the energy benefits but noticed my vision was sharper and more acute. I still wear glasses but my eyes feel more relaxed. And I wonder if my ocular pressure has decreased .

[@DodgeChic69]

May I ask what brand you take? Thank you.

[@vivellaz]

I have had glaucoma for years and have damage in one eye. I wish it could be reversed! I have been using glaucoma eye drops for years and for the past 3-4 years I have been taking Nicotinamide (B3) daily. About 500mg, but my specialist said I should double the dose. My eye pressures are not high, so I have low tension glaucoma and I wonder whether it actually would help in my case, or whether mostly beneficial for those with high ocular pressure. I also take astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

[@ainihua8605]

@vivellaz, sorry to hear that glaucoma had damaged your eye. May I ask what brand of the glaucoma eye drop you have been using. I have glaucoma for years as well and would love to prevent it .

[@johnny9072]

If supplementing with B3, use TMG (500mg-1g) because your body steals methyl donors when creating NAD. TMG will replenish missing methyl groups

[@roxyiconoclast]

@@vivellaz I looked at the dosages in the three big ongoing studies the doctor mentioned. They all have the initial dose of Nicotinamide at 1.5 g/day for 6 weeks, then 3 g/day in divided doses for the rest of the 2-year study period. These studies are following up on an earlier Phase II study that used those doses. So I think we need those higher doses to see a benefit. There also was that Columbia study which added Pyruvate, so that may be worth adding as well. Best wishes.

[@vivellaz]

@@ainihua8605 Sure, I was using Alphagan and Azoptic in the mornings. In the evenings I used both the same eyedrops as well as a third one, called Xalatan. After many years I changed to Simbrinza in the morning plus Simbrinza and Xalatan in the evenings. This is because they combined the same ingredients of Alphagan and Azoptic into one brand, Simbrinza, so it means less hassle and using less bottles. Works out cheaper and less stress to only use one in the mornings and two at night. My field tests are fairly good but I have a few blind spots in my damaged eye. I recently had cataracts removed as the one in my damaged eye was causing raised pressure which I never had before. I had lens implants at the same time so I no longer really need glasses, but the vision in my left eye isnt great but my right eye covers for that. Strangely enough, my blind spots now seem less bad but it is more of an overall blurry feeling, such as when a light bulb goes off and you cant see that well for a moment, if I close my right eye and see only with the left. I believe the body can heal itself to some degree, though they say you cannot repair damaged optic nerve. I hope to maintain the sight I have right now at least. I hope this info helps a bit, and that you can maintain good eyesight in future. Our eyes are an extremity and part of our brain, so I am aware that good circulation is needed for someone like me who gets cold easily and maybe good circulation does not reach the eye so well especially when resting at night, hence my having low tension glaucoma which is sad as I found out too late. I never had high ocular pressure but still got damage. All the medications can do is keep the pressures as low as possible. I don't believe there is actually a treatment for low tension glaucoma, as far as I know.

[@jmarie8004]

@vivellaz -Please look up studies of high dose vitamin D and Gluacoma.

[@Marsilase]

My favourite KZbinr eye Dr 👁️Dr Allen thank you

[@vasilatosianis4208]

Interesting with the B3 vitamins ..I am from Romania and I have glaucoma for some years...thank you for the info and I will keep watching and interest in your chanel.

[@rico_888-o8g]

That "keep an eye on it" line at the end gave me a good giggle, love it!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glad you liked it! 😆

[@jaymers66]

@@DoctorEyeHealth is it possible to have too much vitamin B3? So, if I eat food with vitamin B3 and then take a vitamin B three supplement, would that be too much?

[@angelsandocean2853]

😂

[@clabea7772]

Best Eye Doctor in the world!!!

[@DR-fy7qy]

I am glad I found his channel. A straightforward presentation of a potential remedy for a serious eye disease. Keep us informed of any advancements in the treatment of this disease. Thanks. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@BlackBeltGamers88]

New office and lighting look fantastic! Sounds like great news in the future for glaucoma! I hope it helps a lot of people.

[@roxyiconoclast]

My husband’s glaucoma specialist okayed my husband trying the dosage in the Columbia study you mentioned, “Nicotinamide and Pyruvate for Neuroenhancement in Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial.” Hope it helps because the 4 rx eyedrops he’s using haven’t been able to control it. Glad to hear about the larger trials.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I wish your husband the best!

[@roxyiconoclast]

@ Thanks so much for informing us about this research!

[@vitriew]

Not working, read my post about OSK factors

[@GladysDavis-ct7qc]

Regularly experienced eye heat. Can I take vitamin b3

[@johnpraise27]

​@@vitriew where can I reach it?

[@jodycourt]

My husband (62 years old) has glaucoma. He was diagnosed 11 years ago. One eye he lost over half his vision ( when he was initially diagnosed) and the good eye is progressing slowly with the glaucoma. Doc recommended trabeculecotomy sugery on the bad eye, but we are holding off due to the cons -- higher risk of infection and not being able to do many outdoor things due to dust, dirt, bacteria and etc. My question is this: Do you think a low carb diet (Keto or Carnivore) would be helpful with glaucoma pressures and eye health? We have been doing a mostly animal based diet, very low carb for a few years. We are thinking, "If it's good for the body it'll be good for the eyes as well." Would love to see a video on diet and glaucoma. And aren't many glaucoma patients diabetic? Thanks for a great channel with such good information. We are blessed to be able to have people like you sharing your knowledge with us. I'm going to order a nano dropper too. THANKS>

[@Acadian_Proud]

Thank you! My family has a history of glaucoma!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Mine too!

[@sallylabhart2844]

Between him and my ophthalmologist my eyes, I am confident my eyes are going to do well

[@rfahy72]

I love your new focus on diet and supplements for helping with eye conditions.

[@carolderuelle5568]

I take B complex daily plus extra niacin. It works for many things. Thx Doc

[@mariedames3240]

B complex has niacin.

[@mrb3483]

What did it do for you?

[@subratokonai407]

I pray to God that everyone who is reading this gets better and stays healthy. What helped me is using the herbs from the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@sureshgunupuru8242]

great book, unfortunately this industry is all about profit, nothing more, nothing less

[@laljibhailaljibhai486]

I got it, one of the best books ive ever read

[@MdMahtab_Bloker]

started reading it yesterday too

[@Honderohit]

Any book worth banning is a book worth reading - Isaac Asimov.

[@alll-vm5hv]

I finished that book 2 weeks ago and I can say that is amazing book. Would also recommend it.

[@Earthoceanfire435]

This information will help my mom, thank you!

[@Ancient-Paths]

N.B. Regarding the Nanodropper ... it says "it is not compatible with any preservative-free bottles/vials." Also, you need to throw it away when you have finished your bottle of eye drops - and buy a new one each time.

[@jaimedpcaus1]

It's good that you found this study. The question is, why would the pharmaceutical industry use vitamins when their billions depend on selling drugs? I would even wonder how they allowed this study to be published. Thanks for sharing.

[@deliciouslyk3437]

Don't wonder be grateful for it.

[@AB-if8pd]

It's published in Science journal. Don't wonder, expand your knowledge.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

During my eye exam ( I am 69 ) my Dr. noticed a problem . I had a laser treatment to prevent glaucoma , it was a success .

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to hear that! Was it pretty fast and easy?

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I was

[@christinee8353]

Not to be negative, but I did the laser treatment as well. Had good results then eye pressure went back up around the 2 years later. I'm now on drops hoping that there is no further bad news at next follow up visit. I am 55. I do not have diabetes and normal to low blood pressure with no family history of glaucoma.

[@miriamzajfman4305]

@@christinee8353 There is no guarantee for anything ,we do not know what will happen in the future 🙏. I did speak to the Dr . about the supplement , in his opinion since the the laser I do not need them . At the age of 47 doctors noticed macular degeneration in one of my eye ,a was prescribed PreserVision - Areds 2 + Omega 3 Fish Oil I take them "religiously " for 22 years . The sickness never progressed - I do see fine . Supplements like PreserVision by Bausch+ Lomb ( German company ) work wonders for any eyes condition I recommend . Bausch+ Lomb products are the only one that helped me with my dry eyes as well . Good luck ❤

[@J999885]

Please keep monitoring your eye pressure regularly even after laser surgery and don't stop any medications ..

[@marimarxuach7180]

This is great news. My sister is diabetic. Her eyes are perfect now. But I do research for the future for if God forbid she gets problems

[@danielg3963]

Thank you very much for this video, it is greatly appreciated.

[@KalyanisMusicandMelody]

Thank you! I've lost almost 95% of my vision in both eyes due to open-angle glaucoma. What advice can you offer to help prevent further vision loss so I can preserve my remaining 5%?🙏

[@svv3244]

My hubby's gma got a surgery where they I think burned some of the glands that that were creating the pressure. It's only been just over a week and within a couple days the pressure went down to a high normal and would continue to go down.

[@Tia7890]

Not sure what happened to my comment I’ve just sent. Check your pharmacy if you can buy preservative-free eye drops OMK1-LF. The main ingredient is supposed to help preserve the eye nerve. It was recommended to me by a glaucoma specialist in Europe.

[@spiridondimaris465]

Good job DR eye health as all ways thank you 👍

[@Kamirose.]

This is very interesting! I have a very strong family history of glaucoma and have no doubt I will get it one day. Would be interesting if there were new treatments by the time I develop it. Fortunately the type of glaucoma that runs in my family is easily controlled with eye drops.

[@NYNC88]

My parents and two grandparents had glaucoma, but mine is worse, so don't assume anything. Best wishes to you.

[@katherinew1925]

@doctoreyehealth, can migraines cause glaucoma? I wS recently told that the pressure on my left eye is concerning, and I need to be checked for glaucoma. My left eye is the one affected by my migraines.

[@TheKoPro11]

The fast flush Niacin leads to basically no liver problems while the slow release version can lead to liver issues. If taken in higher doses I would add magnesium and a B-Multivitamin. There is a good chance that the blood sugar issue after long term supplementation is connected to a B1 (thiamin) deficiency which gets used up if one B-vitamin is taken alone. For the mitochondria to function properly long term, all B-vitamins have to be available to the cell.

[@chrismass9761]

This sounds a bit off but I've been taking NIC for months and absolutely noticed an improvement in vision. I stopped for a while and my vision was not as sharp. I do not have glaucoma and I don't were glasses. But, I absolutely could tell a difference. I don't want to mention the brand because that may take away from the legitimacy of it. Believe it or not, I originally thought I was buying NMN and some youtuber said that helped his vision over 6 months. Best of luck folks!

[@chrismass9761]

I also noticed a reduction in floaters..

[@marissanavera4528]

Thank you so much Doctor for this information because I have eye problem too

[@superodfx]

What about videos on low eye pressure symptoms ? Thank you

[@BobPritchard]

I've been following this research for over a year and have mentioned it to both of the Glaucoma specialists I see. Sadly neither had heard of this! In reading through the studies, it looks critical to get a liver function test as a small number of people develop significant liver damage. I also read that the doses are many times higher than a normal consumption and people with high B3 levels have higher rates of all cause mortality. I hope the research develops further and standardized programs can be developed. As I told my specialist, I don't want to lose more vision waiting for published guidelines.

[@MichaelCzajka]

Liver enzymes often rise in the first week of taking niacin... and then they go back down to normal. It's just the liver starting to work properly again... and flushing out a heap of toxins. 🙂

[@MichaelCzajka]

All cause mortality goes down when you take niacin. :-)

[@OlgaSheehy]

Read Dr Hoffer, Saul and Foster- Niacin the real story. Big pharma have backed a lot of studies into discrediting the use of Niacin as it makes them no money. It is a free downloadable book, worth looking at a different opinion on Niacin also rather than being overly cautious

[@christycaldwell2151]

Hello do you know if thyroid or mthfr can cause high eye pressure. Some stuff I read show yes and no. Maybe you can make a video 😊thanks

[@sonhoang7357]

Thanks Dr Allen 👍❤️

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

My pleasure!

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Fantastic! liked and Subscribed!

[@8543960]

My doctor told me i have high pressures in my eyes. I also happen to have crazy thick corneas which he said can cause false readings if I understood correctly. I forget the actual cornea measurements but I do remember they were way far beyond average and my doctor was even surprised. To confound things more, I was also told I have a large optic nerve. I've been quite worried about it. Supplementation doesn't sound like a bad ideas to me.

[@kevingold1091]

Time to get another opinion, preferably from a doctor who has experience with thick corneas.

[@meggi8048]

large optic nerve? like in swollen? you might check your diet and also things which improve nerve functioning, like thiamin and cholin (egg yolks) and b12 (+folat+b6).

[@8543960]

@meggi8048 No. Anatomically, it is large. It correlates with susceptibility to damage resulting from glaucoma.

[@geetanshsarin3487]

Hi doc! Do blue light filtering glasses help with intense bfep???

[@elizabethfield6526]

Great info! I was just diagnosed with glaucoma, so I will be checking out B3 supplements and will tell my opthamologist about it.

[@AuroraBomnichord]

Every part! Thank you for all of the information.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thankyou for this information.helps .

[@RobS32]

Another great informative vid 👍 - What’s your take on Red Krill oil?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

The last time I took it I got a stomach ache. But I may just need to ease myself into it. But there is some research supporting a higher bioavailability of DHA from krill to our neural cells as it can more readily cross the blood brain barrier and the blood retinal barrier.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

B3 is Niacin. I had to stop taking niacin because of the itching. I might take it again in a much smaller dose.

[@jesuschristislordandsavior4232]

Dear doctor eye health, would you also recommend this for a cataract? Ive already had one eye done but they put the wrong lens in my eye when it should of been a lens for astigmatism. I still have a cataract in the right eye but i am not sure what to do about this eye now.

[@spo5egy]

I'm taking NR Nad+ and Niacin... Also tbreonate and thiamax

[@afilikespizza]

Hey, can you please do something on migraine (visual disturbances). I'm a student and I really feel anxious about getting them occasionally while others around me don't

[@meggi8048]

i ve read somewhere that high b2 and q10 can improve it, but its a thing which happens after weeks and month of using it. ideally have a normal dose b complex in companion to not get deficiencies in others.

[@demigaines5644]

Hi And Thank You So Very Much For Sharing I’ve Been Blessed Not To Have Glaucoma The Only Thing I’m Experiencing Is Dry Eyes.I Found Significant Relief From Using Ocusoft Wipes And Systaine!!Your Videos Have Helped Me Tremendously.

[@mddell58]

I used to have horrible dry eyes. 60+ years old. Until my specialist told me to use a very warm (hot as you can handle it) Put one or two drops of a gentle shampoo or body wash on the cloth, place on one eyelid at a time, keep it there for at least one full minute. Remove, & rinse very well with cool water. Shower is a great place to do this. Or, do it twice a week as a single treatment. YES! It does work. Seems our oil secretion ducts within our eyelids, where eyelashes come out of is where the real problem is. I hope this will help you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That makes me so so happy to hear!! I am planning a bunch of content around dry eyes to come out soon (reviews of new medications, procedures, eye drops etc)

[@demigaines5644]

@ Thank You So Very Much🙏

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

No Need To Capitalize Each Word.

[@demigaines5644]

@ How About Minding Your Business I Don’t Remember Asking You Clown!!!

[@decorumrose]

@DoctorEyeHealth do you think it would be possible to make a video on (illusory) palinopsia aka. visual trails? I suffer from this alongside mild visual snow, pattern glare, and positive afterimages, and I'm trying to find out what has caused it still

[@Citizen052]

Got these when i got tinnitus and peripheral neuropathy due to side effect of antibiotic treatment.

[@ajames283]

Can you take nicotinamide riboside instead?

[@dutch125]

Flushing Niacin is what you want when taking Niacin, opposed to non flushing. Extremely beneficial for cardiovascular

[@MichaelCzajka]

Inositol hexanicotinate is flushing niacin without the flush. Enzymatic action slowly releases the niacin from an inositol ring. Any flushing is minor. BTW: You can take folic acid to stop the flushing. Aspirin also works. ...but folic acid is faster and more effective. 🙂

[@suzanneemerson2625]

@@MichaelCzajka I thought the flushing was the point here.

[@MichaelCzajka]

If you read some of the comments you'll find that they recommend taking the flush niacin slowly a bit at a time throughout the day (to minimise flushing) and ramp up the dose over a period of months. Using enzymatic action is the same thing... only the release is even more gradual... so the flushing is minor. You an easily take 500 mg (or more) from day one if you're using the inositol hexanicotinate form. The point of niacin is to reduce intraocular pressure. Flushing and discomfort is just an undesirable side effect. 🙂

[@dutch125]

@@suzanneemerson2625 it is

[@patty6375]

I was told by my cardiologist to take NON flushing niacin. I felt like my body was on fire literally, and my husband said I was blood red over my entire body. And this happened about 4 hours after I took the first dose. I was miserable. Cold showers helped. Took a day or so to return to semi normal. Be very careful!!!!!

[@josephb3147]

So, is Nad+ good for this or is the conversion too far down the line for this benefit?

[@Niccolo1Paganini]

I see that you're a great doctor with relatively thick glasses, which makes me rethink whether procedures like LASIK, LASEK, or other vision correction surgeries are actually ineffective and unnecessary P.s: my glasses are thicker 😞

[@gloriahagge3317]

My sister had LASIK surgery and she can't read close-up very well. I would rather wear glasses; I quit contacts over 15 years ago. BTW, there are other products that I read that lower IOP - acetaminophen, magnesium glycinate, and bilberry. I know these work, but none are sustainable, just like the eye meds; you have to keep taking them. But they are good for eye health in moderation. I wonder if natural anti-inflammatory supplements like turmeric and Boswellia can lower IOP?

[@Niccolo1Paganini]

@@gloriahagge3317 I really feel sorry for your sister if she's not doing well! I take all eyes supplements just to keep my sight stable I think it works! I take these supplements but not together ( I'm very cautious with antioxidants so only one antioxidant per day): 1-zink 10 mg 2- magnesium 250 mg 3- astaxanthine 6 mg 4- lutein and zeaxanthin 5- Omega-3 1000 mg 6- hyaluronic acid 100 mg ( to keep the eyes moistured) 7- bilberry ( anthocyanin 40 mg) with other components 8- vitamins and minerals

[@EarfanKumbhar]

Thanks ❤❤. ❤❤

[@67Stu]

Anything for cataracts yet ?

[@Dreamopticsredlightglasses]

Brilliant! Thanks so much Dr Allen, really hope B3 can help with glaucoma, really great video thanks 👍

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I hope so too!

[@lindawilson795]

Love the video! ❤

[@theancientsancients1769]

B3 increases NAD levels which is linked to improving many health markers.. could this be the reason? NMN raises NAD too

[@bertcollard6619]

Good video

[@geetanshsarin3487]

Hi doc! Any tips to reduce bfep like I have it intense and I see it everywhere outdoors and on well lit environments plsss

[@wakingupfromthewakingdream3607]

Does flushing or non-flushing affect the process?

[@svv3244]

Check out Dr Berg and Google b3 with his name. Ypu definitely want the flushing b3.

[@hotwheel6663]

I looked for it at Wal-Mart no B3.

[@Moni-ui5bz]

From what I've learned so far is that using Nicotinic Acid (flushing kind) does not have the side effects of Nicotinamide (non flushing). Wouldn't it be better to use Nicotinic Acid instead? I'm taking 400mg a day right now, but I guess I need to ramp it up a lot. I've been diagnosed with the beginning stage of Glaucoma. I can't get the eye pressure down with any natural remedies I've tried. It's around 27 in both eyes. I tried prescription eye drops. They gave me chest pain. My Glaucoma specialist dismissed that the eye drops were the cause, but once I stopped the drops the chest pain stopped too. And I've read some reports of older patients that got chest pain from eye drops. Anyway, I would love for Nicotinic Acid to work. I would endure the flushing, which is intense but thankfully goes away after half an hour. Does it still work if once takes this high amount in several doses throughout the day? Thanks for looking for new ways to help.

[@MichaelCzajka]

500 mg of inositol hexanicotinate would be ideal for you. This is flush free niacin... but it still works the same as normal niacin. Enzymatic action releases the niacin slowly from an inositol ring... which is the reason you don't flush... or that any flush is minor. Take folic acid or aspirin to reduce flushing. Folic acid seems to work better and faster than aspirin. 🙂

[@cajampa]

Sure just do niacin in several doses in the day. The common dose is at least 1g X 3. Just make sure you increase the dose slowly and the body will get used to the flushing. I use that much and I have for a good while. My flushing is way shorter now and I actually kind of like it. Also look into glycerin it is said to lower eye pressure.

[@Moni-ui5bz]

@cajampa thank you. I took a 500mg dose at once yesterday and I looked like a boiled lobster. Feels like a major sunburn all over and the clothes hurt my skin. I can't imagine taking such high doses, wow. I haven't heard about glycerin, will look into it.

[@cajampa]

@@Moni-ui5bz You can get it as a powder, it makes it way cheaper and easier to take less and ramp it up as slow as you need. I made the same mistakes you did. Trying a high dose of 500mg from nothing my first times and it is very uncomfortable. Use way less and over a bunch if weeks slowly you get less and less flushing. You can try increasing the dose maybe once a week when you have found a dose you are comfortable with. And I really mean it, I quite like it now. It feels like a massage from beneath my skin. And it only last me maybe 15min to maybe a 30min now. And i get way way way less red also. I know that the clothes hurt on the skin feeling. Now it just feels pleasant like 60-70% good and a bit annoying because it is a bit distracting. But it took me months to get up to 1g X 3 a day. I think one the things that happen, is your body get used to that it is not anything dangerous so you don't get stressed out by it anymore, because you have done it so many times and it always just stops before you know it. And when you started with to high dose you get stressed out by it so you make it worse.

[@ramonalee2368]

Look into bilberry extract as a natural remedy.

[@09Youba]

I've been taking Timolol and Latanoprost for 40 yrs. Why would these medications crystalize in the rim of my eyes? Could it be because I live in a dry climate? Thank you for your channel. I'm taking B 3 and when I run out of meds I have used castor oil on the outside rim of my eyes. It has never caused a problem. My last checkup the Doc used a wan to measure the pressure in my eyes. I read 10. I have never had any pressure less than 16 and mostly 20 t0 19. Do you think the wan is accurate?

[@NaturalEyeDoctor]

Great summary Dr Allen. Mitochondrial activation may well be the future of preventative eyecare 🙌

[@clarosena8825]

I'm a patient with pigmented glaucoma if this breakthrough really materilize it means a lot to me for I lost my right eye sight... It's only a hope.

[@filmic1]

Thanks, Dr. Allen. My eye doctor prescribed AREDS for me for quite a while, then she stopped. Don't know why. I'm T2 D, but well controlled. My morning BG is always 'below' 6 mmol/L.

[@NYNC88]

AREDS is for macular degeneration.

[@karinodendaal5277]

I have neen taking Niacin fpr about 2 years + . I actually love the flush. But it has not done anything for my Glaucoma

[@VideoWow7184]

I started doing acupuncture about a month ago and I've found that it has significantly reduced my eye pressure. I have an iCare home tonometer so I am able to check my pressures multiple times a day. I found that I used to have spikes of up to 30mg in the mornings and around 20mg/23mg in the afternoon. After acupuncture, the spikes are now up to 23mg in the morning and pressures in the afternoon are around 18mg.

[@docgl8301]

Hi. What is the root cause of pressure inside the eye? I understand that glaucoma is caused by having this pressure on the nerves at the back of the eye, but what creates this pressure?

[@mohdrazibabdraub9097]

apparently the drainage is blocked.

[@milenadeltorto7158]

What are food sources of nicotinamide b3?

[@snowflakes-vl6ix]

On KZbin search, type in Food rich in vitamin B3.

[@VideoWow7184]

Try a pharmacy

[@lollyd1276]

I was diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma about 10 years ago, and have been on eye drop combos for even longer (while condition was suspect). One eye is more compromised than the other. I have been getting laser treatments about twice a year. I am so frustrated as nothing really seems to be affecting the progression. About two years ago I began supplementing with niacinamide (another form of B3) daily. I am wondering if the potential benefits of niactinamide on glaucoma would possibly be relevant to niacinamide. I have been getting between 2 and 3 gms daily. Supplementing this was for other conditions. I would like to know more. My opthomalogist has never mentioned niacin, red light therapy, or anything else for that matter. He says I could be blind in 20 years. I would really love more guidance. I would definitely consider switiching my B3 supplement and increasing the dose to the protocols you mentioned. Thanks, I appreciate your channel. BTW, the micro dropper(?) may not be suitable for latanoprost with it's limited shelf life... 45 dayd I think.

[@lollyd1276]

I misstated the laser treatments have been annually, not biannual. My doctor has been disappointed that there have not been long term benefits.

[@ChristyWerpy-sl5oq]

Doctor, would low dose nicotine patches be an alternative to pill form?

[@mtube620]

would taking naicin work as well too?

[@Negthetarget]

What dosage of d3

[@grantlawrence611]

B3 or niacin

[@ardevanalvandi8990]

Hello dear Dr, thanks for your information , how can we know if low vision is because of glaucoma or high blood glucose ? Be safe

[@geauxp]

You can buy a blood glucose meter at most pharmacies and Walmart without prescription.

[@ejbh3160]

Is this NMN?

[@Ded-Ede]

8:13 any studies about red light vs sunlight therapy improving eye disease?

[@emmanuelosumaziba7633]

Please recommend which to take for me

[@lyndaniel3369]

One medical magazine recommended 16 mg which seems to be very low. What would be a reasonable dose?

[@haydelisarias5929]

Last time I took B3 vitamin I had stomach issues… how much should I take to be efficient? Is there a good brand in particular that I could try? I want to give it another opportunity

[@MichaelCzajka]

Try inositol hexanicotinate. It's a much gentler form of niacin... but still has all the benefits. 🙂

[@ceciliacruz7804]

​@@MichaelCzajkathank you !!

[@susannelarsen8089]

​@MichaelCzajka is There a link I'm in Denmark

[@MichaelCzajka]

@@susannelarsen8089 Iherb sells Inositol hexanicotinate. KZbin usually deletes links and often deletes any mention of other websites. I'll try posting a link in a second post.

[@MichaelCzajka]

@@susannelarsen8089 KZbin keeps deleting any post regarding where to buy Niacin. You don't list your contact details so I can't contact you directly. 😞

[@phenomenalfemale524]

Where is the breakthrough for cataracts?

[@akshitgarg112]

Hello sir, Should we put grated cucumber on our eyes after using screen for a long time? What if cucumber water goes into the eyes...sometimes it also cause irritation in the roots of the eyelashes.

[@BlingyBea]

I hope this research will come out with a supplement for us who have glaucoma, I’m on 2 different eye drops and they are not cheap, I’m on generic brands of TravatanZ and Alphagan.

[@miketaylor7422]

The supplement exists. It is called nicotinamide or niacinamide. They are two different names for the same thing.

[@trebleclef3886]

What about DMSO?

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Yes, Niacin at high dose causes flushing. I take multivitamins of which B3 is in it.

[@roxyiconoclast]

The Nicotinamide or Niacinamide forms shouldn’t cause flushing though.

[@MichaelCzajka]

@@roxyiconoclast The inositol hexanicotinate form relies on enzyme action to slowly release niacin... which makes flushing almost non-existent... or minor. :-)

[@roxyiconoclast]

@@MichaelCzajka thanks, good to know.

[@Donal7668]

I have glaucoma, and take PreserVision , Areds 2 from Bauch& Lomb

[@msplateaugal]

Does this apply to normal pressure glaucoma?

[@JakeRichardsong]

There are so many more plant sources of this nutrient. nutritional yeast, peanuts, fortified vegan breakfast cereals, quinoa, muesli, yeast extract (Marmite/Vegemite), wild rice, wholemeal spaghetti, corn on the cob, brown rice and acorn squash

[@AndroidSon]

I use apple cider drink for good vision and longevity.

[@lotte7171]

Could you explain about narrow angle glaucoma please?

[@stingg66]

my mother just underwent surgery for galucoma 3 days back. Shes almost 70 yrs and diabetic. which B3 supplementation could benefit in her recovery if any ?

[@michael-qp9xd]

Hello - thanks for sharing info. Please with any human studies could indicate what was start eye pressure numbers and then after b3 supplements? Is ok data for any age groups. Thanks

[@marcoscu4180]

I have not taken anything for the glaucoma that an eye Dr told me I have. I am 50+ Hispanic , would I be a good candidate for a medical trial ?

[@elinanaba5131]

I have had glaucoma what can I do to help my eye 👁️ or to solve my eye problem

[@jeyanthsanjith6197]

Macular Edema treatment any availability?

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

Hey Doc! I have been taking 10 mg's of Melatonin in my tea for 3 days now and I can see 👀 better from my Macular Degeneration! But I had to do something unorthodox to each gummy drop!! I increased its potency levels to nearly 1,000,000% I don't think anyone else can do what I can do, though!! I'm also going to see my eye 👁 doctor on the 12th of this month with the hopes to go to the Phoenix Institute for the Blind to show them my Royal Rife frequency generator and list of eye healing frequencies for the Red Light therapy!! Wish 🤞 me Luck!!!

[@cajampa]

Just buy melatonin in powder it is much cheaper when you dose often and high.

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

@cajampa

[@MichaelCzajka]

Melatonin is very potent. However you often don't notice the benefits until you increase the dose. You can buy melatonin in 60 mg capsules. Melatonin powder is much cheaper than capsules. 🙂

[@vinnyheaphy1372]

@cajampa

[@cajampa]

@@vinnyheaphy1372 Bro why would you find melatonin as a powder in a random city somewhere? You are going to have to buy it online of course from a bulk seller.

[@1aliveandwell]

Dr tested for glaucoma and a photo of eye showed optic nerve cupping, so used another machine to take a pic and showed ok. Can cupping be from low B12 or B3?