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EYE HEALTH: Age Related Macular Degeneration
Nutritional Support Protocol
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. Termination of cigarette/ cigar habit is critical to the reduction in AMD risk see Smoking Cessation Protocol
2. Minimizing exposure to UV/Chemical contaminants will protect the eye from damaging fumes and oxidation
that may incite the destructive processes of degeneration.
3. Maintenance of normal body fat (BMI < 30) will reduce risks across the board.
4. Correct abnormal blood glucose, lipid, blood pressure, circulation, and homocysteine levels through diet,
exercise, supplementation, and pharmacologic interventions if necessary.
5. Consume a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables while adding fish oils and flaxseed to your meal
choices or preparations.
6. Avoid highly refined flours and sugars, oxidized fats, beer consumption, and smoked meats.
7. Moderate wine consumption has been shown to reduce AMD risk.
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Consume foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin such as spinach, kale, corn, turnip greens, and egg yolks.
2. Emphasize omega-3 fatty acids in the diet by consuming salmon, mackerel, herring or sardines on a regular
basis. Omega 9 fatty acids can be found in olive oil, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados, macademia oil, and coconut
oil.
3. In order to receive a broad spectrum of antioxidants, eating 5-9 servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables is
strongly advised. Adding one heaping teaspoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to a favorite beverage is
another alternative.
4. Aim to get more zinc and copper in your diet. Good food sources of zinc include: Beef, pork, lamb, fish,
chicken (especially dark meat), peanuts, peanut butter and beans. Good sources of copper include crab,
lobster, shrimp, oysters, beans, nuts, and white potatoes.
5. Drink at least 64 ounces of filtered, bottled or non-chlorinated water every day.
6. Limit or avoid trans fatty acids such as hydrogenated vegetable oil, margarine, or shortening. Avoid fried foods
and cook with olive oil at a low heat.
7. Substitute complex carbohydrates, primarily whole grains such as brown rice, for refined and simple carbohydrates.
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:
Basic Protocol
Ocuforce: 2-4 capsules with meals $$36.00
Ultimate Antiox-LS: 3 softgels daily with meals (*but not with Ocuforce which contains lutein) $40.00
Ultimate Antiox-HS: 1-2 capsules per day with meals $28.00
For more intensive support:
Resveratrol: 1-2 capsules daily $56.00
Genuine Cod Liver Oil: 1 tablespoon twice per day $20.00
Neptune Krill Oil: 2 softgels per day with meals $49.00
Three-A-Day Antioxidant: 3 capsules daily with meals $28.00
*Carotenoids such as beta-carotene may slightly decrease lutein absorption
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the use of physicians and other licensed health care practitioners and intended for physicians and other licensed health care providers to use as a basis for determining whether or not to recommend these products to their patients. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this web site is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. If you feel that medical interventions are necessary, please check with your physician, licensed health care provider, and www.fda.gov Dietary Supplements for further nutritional supplements information. |
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