HI FRIENDS, IT'S AFTER MIDNIGHT HERE BUT I'M SO STIRRED and INSPIRED TO START A SHORT SERIES OF ARTICLES FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR EYES and IMPROVED VISION plus SAFETY MEASURES OVER COMING WEEKS IN OCT-NOV 2025. I HOPE THIS HELPS MANY PEOPLE.
Story by Meike Leonard – MSN
A common vitamin supplement could slow down the progression of the degenerative eye disease glaucoma, a study has found.
Vitamin B, found in whole grains, dark leafy greens, such as kale and broccoli, eggs, fish and dairy, appears to diminish the damage caused by the condition.
Glaucoma, which is suffered by nearly 700,000 people in the UK, is caused by an abnormality in the eye’s drainage system causing fluid to build up, increasing pressure on the optic nerve.
Primarily affecting older adults and those with a genetic disposition to the condition, it causes blurred vision and even blindness if left untreated.
Glaucoma is usually managed by reducing the pressure through eye drops, surgery or laser treatments.
The researchers gave supplements of vitamins B6 (Pyridoxine - avoid Synthetic OR High Doses) B9 (Folate - avoid Folic Acid) and B12 to rats and mice with Glaucoma.
In rats with a more aggressive form of the disease, it slowed damage to the optic nerve.
In mice with slower-developing Glaucoma, the damage was halted completely.
Scientists believe this could be due to the increased pressure in the Eye changing the Retina’s ability to use Vitamins which are crucial to maintaining Healthy Vision.
Dr James Tribble, from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, which carried out the study, said: ‘The results are so promising that we have started a clinical trial, with patients already being recruited.’
It comes after a 2019 study showed that vitamin B3 (Niacin) could be effective in preventing Glaucoma.
Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory in Maine, US, added B3 to water given to mice which were genetically predisposed to the condition.
It kept their eyes healthier for longer compared to those given plain water.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Vitamin B3: Studies suggest that high doses of vitamin B3 may help slow glaucoma progression by increasing NAD levels in the body.
Lifestyle and Nutritional Considerations
- Nutrition: Some studies suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids (from fish) and vitamin B3 may have beneficial effects on eye health and glaucoma progression, though more research is needed.
- Physical Activity: Regular physical activity can help maintain the health of blood vessels, which supports the optic nerve, and can also directly reduce eye pressure for a period.
- Diet: Including nuts, seeds, and hot tea in your diet may contribute to better eye health, according to some research, according to Glaucoma Research Foundation.
For good measure, I will add this Video that came up when Researching something else today. Thought I'd Share it with you. Mid October 2025
This Vitamin Reverses GLAUCOMA?! by Dr Eric Berg - One of my Favorite Professional Leading Health Advocates in 30+ Years of Natural Health Research.