Research update on vitamin B3 & glaucoma | Live Q&A with Dr Flora Hui | Glaucoma Australia 

How many mg are you taking?

Has your vision stabilised or improved ? I also have glaucoma and need to know. Thanks 😊

Hi @maggiec8756,if you would like any more information about the study, you can contact the Centre for Eye Research directly on Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Hi @ronihana9164, if you would like any more information about the study, you can contact the Centre for Eye Research directly on Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Listen to it again! She tells you

Hi @jocs8824, if you would like any more information about the study, you can contact the Centre for Eye Research directly on Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Hi, this may be interesting to you.. Before a beginning glaucoma was detected, I did blood and DNA tests. As I am over 60, I have a yearly blood check, quite broad. My homocysteine is on the upper allowed limit and in my DNA there's a faulty MTTR gene (connected to the MTFHR). This results in poor methylation. In the past I learned that applied kinesiology can be a very fast, holistic way to find and treat issues in body and mind and in my country there's a very good, wise woman where I go to. She found that I have a methylation problem and prescribed me vitamin B2 (riboflavin). I looked it up in medical literature and indeed, B2 may help methylation. She tested me yesterday and told me also here a methylation issue is at play and I need to take 2 pills l-cysteine (bonusan) at least 30 minutes before a meal at for the next two months. This dose may not be combined with other supplements at the same time. I looked is up in medical literature, and indeed, homocysteine and l-cysteine are mentioned in relation to glaucoma. She also gave me some mental advice. Besides the l-cysteine, I already took NAC after getting out of bed and I should continue that.

@@rredding Thank you. I think my case of POAG is low estrogen causation. It gets tricky because methylation removes estrogen.

@@rreddingI have the pseudo exfoliation type of glaucoma. Have severe loss of sight in one eye. I am very interested in learning more about your treatment regime and the health practitioner you are seeing.

@@rosem5060 hello, I am very sorry for you, this must have been a shocking experience! I live in the Netherlands and that is where she lives and works also. I know her for some 40 years. Touch for Health (TFH) or applied kinesiology is an alternative testing and healing method and I expect that she is one of the best TFH practitioners these days. I assume that you are not familiar with the TFH method and I will give you an example how I helped me. I have been high in triglycerides and low in HDL for tens of years. I can test my own lipid panel at home (Acon, Mission cholesterol testing 3:1) and I do this occasionally. I only realized recently that I should tell her about my values and when I did, she tested me and prescribed some supplements (chromium, vitamin E complex, beta 1,3 1,6 glucane, vit B2). Within a week after starting using these, my values improved greatly. I trust her capabilities and always follow her advice. Now my glaucoma is in the very early stage where I experience some very minimal blurring in the periphery of my left eye. Eye pressure is in the 19-20 range. During a test in the University hospital a beginning glaucoma was diagnosed. I did not get any advice and was told to return after 1 year. I do not like this approach and want to do what I can to improve my situation. My TFH therapist tested me and prescribed me with NAC and l-cysteine. In the past I lived very unhealthy. I already changed my diet a few years ago at 60 y/o to low carb, very low sugar, no vegetable oils, no margarine (I use real butter, virgin olive oil), no packaged food products, high omega 3 (fatty fish, fish oil capsules with EPA, DHA), no bread, no fried products and no artificial sweeteners, no sweet fruits, but a lot of black berries, blue berries, rasp berries, straw berries and lemons. Supplements: vitamins C, D3, K2, minerals Zinc/Copper, Iodine, Selenium, Boron. I do not know where you live or what to advise you. Probably you should contact a Touch for Health organization in your country (touchforhealth.us/) if you are interested. I hope you'll find good support! 🙏🏻💚

Hi @lightliz7834, Participants in the study consume a higher dose (3grams) of vitamin B3 under strict clinical supervision. We would strongly recommend for you to stay with the recommended dose as instructed on the bottle/packaging for the product. To start a higher dose, you would need the okay to do so by a qualified doctor. This can be your GP or your eye specialist. Consuming a high dose of vitamins and supplement can have unwanted side effects. If in doubt, we would advise for you to consult your GP or pharmacist to discuss your suitability to vitamin B3. Thanks, GA Orthoptist.

@@GlaucomaAustralia Thank you - that is very good advice. I will discuss this issue with my doctors.

Hi @hareshramnani, please contact research institutes such as Centre for Eye Research Australia to check on any past or upcoming studies in your area of interest. You can contact the Centre for Eye Research directly on Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Hi @olilumgbalu5653, we recommend contacting the researchers at Centre for Eye Research directly as they are best placed to answer your questions. Please Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

NAD molecule is too large and difficult to absorb by the body This is why precursors are used

Hi @richardbannerman4204, We advise you to please discuss this question with your GP. They will be able to better advise you of your suitability to Vitamin B3. Thank you, GA Orthoptist.

Hi @mnayak9348, we recommend contacting the researchers at Centre for Eye Research directly as they are best placed to answer your questions. Please Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Any food containing vitamin b3

Hi @stevenorton1881, we do not have any information on Vitamin B3 and pets. It would be discouraged to give the vitamins to your pet without a discussion with the vet. - Thanks, SA

You could certainly increase your pets vitamin B3 rich food, especially if it is a dog or cat - give it fresh chicken and fish when you can afford it!

Give Cbd oil to your 🐕

It’s usually called niacinamide in supplement form.

@@roxyiconoclast oh thanks a lot~~

they all get converted to nicotinamide in the gut, no worries

Hi @lightliz7834, Participants in the study consume a higher dose (3grams) of vitamin B3 under strict clinical supervision, we would strongly recommend for you to stay with the recommended dose as instructed on the bottle/packaging for the product. To start a higher dose, you would need the okay to do so by a qualified doctor. This can be your GP or your eye specialist. Consuming a high dose of vitamins and supplement can have unwanted side effects. Thanks, GA Orthoptist

@@GlaucomaAustralia Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate your advice and when I start taking Niacinamide I will take the recommended dose of 500mg per day. I will also discuss this with my eye doctor and my GP.

I take 3000 mg a day . My number is now 21 . It was 37.

@@susannelarsen8089 What number is this? Eye pressure?

@@patman888 Yeas

Hi @patman888, if you would like any more information about the study, you can contact the Centre for Eye Research directly on Phone: +61 3 9929 8360 or Email: cera@cera.org.au Thank you, SA

Yeas , remember with food