digestion and absorption
We must look very carefully at digestion and absorption when discussing nutrition and vitamin supplements. It has been found that many people who develop degenerative eye disorders also have poor digestion and absorption. Symptoms of feeling bloated, gaseous, heartburn and light colored stools may be signs of poor digestion and absorption. One study indicated that 60% of people over the age of 60 years have problems with digestion. If you have these symptoms you may want a consultation regarding a program of digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid and bile salt supplements.
Only a small percentage of the vitamins we ingest are actually absorbed! For example Lutein supplementation should be a minimum amount of 6mg. In order to achieve this level it is necessary to take 30 to 60 mg of Lutein orally. Most vitamin formulas on the market are pathetically low in Lutein and only a small amount is absorbed into our bodies. A disease state requires a higher level of nutrients.
I recommend a product called Pure Focus. It is a sublingual formula, which is sprayed under the tongue. The advantage of using this spray is that nearly 100% of the nutrients are absorbed directly into the blood stream through the mucosal cells and capillaries under the tongue. This means that even those people with poor digestion and absorption can expect to get the full impact of these nutrients.
Ingredients of Pure Focus per spray.
It is recommended that you take 5 sprays under your tongue a day. Multiply
these amounts by 5 to get your daily dose. Remember that this is 100%
absorbed by the body. The total daily dose of Lutein in 5.75 mg. You would
need to take 20 to 30 mg orally to achieve this level.
Bilberry 4.6 mg
Vinpocetine 2.0 mg
Lutein 1.25 mg
MSM .6 mg
Zeathanthin .05 mg
Vitamin E 1.86 IU
Stevia .3 mg
Another product that I recommend is the Macular Degeneration Formula. This product is a balanced formula containing high levels of antioxidants, minerals, and key herbal ingredients including Lutein.
Many patients should also consider intravenous vitamins to help reverse dangerous deficiencies, which may be responsible for degenerative states of the eye.
These products can be ordered through Nutritional Research.
www.nutritionalresearch.net
1-877-341-2703
To healthy vision…
Dr. Kondrot
PS for those of you in Pittsburgh be sure to listen to my Healthy Vision
Talk Show every Friday from Noon to 1:00PM on station 620 AM
