As far back as 2007, triple therapy for wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was shown to be superior to mono therapy (intraocular injection of a single anti-VEGF drug).* And now, a study described in a recent online publication of the peer-reviewed monthly, International Journal of Retina and Vitreous, found that triple therapy supplemented with [Read More]
Category: Health and Nutrition
A Fish Tale
by Ellen Troyer, MT, MA CEO, Biosyntrx While Biosyntrx supports a limited amount of omega-3 fatty acid EPA and DHA intake from fish or fish oil, we believe it’s important to discuss the growing amount of science that questions excessive fish oil intake. Hypothesis Vs. Outcome An April 14, 2014, meta-analysis-accepted manuscript in the Canadian [Read More]
Effects of AREDS Supplements Up In Smoke
Canadian researchers recently conducted a telephone survey to evaluate patients’ understanding of the importance and adherence to various lifestyle and Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) supplement recommendations. Tobacco smoking was one of the lifestyle choices looked at. Of the 92 patients contacted, 98% knew about the AREDS formula, with 74% agreeing that high doses of [Read More]
More Reason to Quit Cigarettes
A new study has found further evidence of the risk of cataracts caused by cigarette smoking. A report published January 2, 2014 in JAMA revealed that smoking more than 15 cigarettes per day was associated with a 42% higher likelihood of cataract development compared to those have never smoked. In people who quit smoking for [Read More]
7 Things You Should Know About Omega-3
by Ellen Troyer, MT MA, with Spencer Thornton, MD 1. Results of studies on diets rich in seafood (fish and shellfish) and heart disease provide moderate evidence that people who eat seafood at least once a week are less likely to die of heart disease than those who rarely or never eat seafood. 2. Published studies suggest that seafood [Read More]