GLAUCOMA
Nutritional Support Protocol
www.nei.nih.gov
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.
2. Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals.
3. Participate in a regular balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure that
you collect steps and move more. High intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the
day is recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that
works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week).
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Avoid sugars. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.
2. Avoid white flour and all refined carbohydrates including cereals and pasta.
3. Get a balance of omega 3's (salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna) and omega 9 fats (olive oil, olives,
almonds, hazelnuts, avocados).
4. Avoid vegetable oils high in omega 6 fats such as corn oil, safflower oil, and soybean oil.
5. Eat protein at every meal including fish, chicken and lean meat.
6. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils and fried foods.
7. Cook with olive oil at a low heat.
8. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidant protective nutrients. Eat 5-9 servings daily OR
add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
9. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you throughout the day to prevent missing meals or
snacks.
Supplement Recommendations:
In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional
and/or from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:
OcuForce: 1 with each meal, 3 per day
Metabolic Synergy: 2 with breakfast, lunch and dinner, 6 per day
Q-Avail 30 mg CoQ10: 1 per day with breakfast
Three A Day Antioxidant: 1 with each meal, 3 per day
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