Nutrients to Help with Glaucoma: Fresh Maritime Pine Bark and Bilberry - a podcast by Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac.

Patients with glaucoma are usually only given medicated eye drops by optometrists to lower their eye pressure. However, there are certain nutrients that can help reduce and mitigate the effects of glaucoma. Fresh maritime pine bark and bilberry are powerful antioxidants that work on the underlying symptoms of glaucoma. They neutralize harmful free radicals and promote cardiovascular health. A research study found that using pine bark and bilberry along with eye drops like Latanoprost promotes aqueous drainage. Pine bark and bilberry act on a molecular level to decrease the production of aqueous humor, improve blood vessel structure and function, and decrease resistance to fluid drainage. 

Every patient who is currently taking glaucoma medication should consider adding maritime pine bark and bilberry to get the best results. Other antioxidants that are good for glaucoma are alpha-lipoic acid, glutathione, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin C. Laboratory studies show that antioxidants, along with regular glaucoma medication, reduce the risk factors from glaucoma. 

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