Nancy's Nutrition Corner - Natural and Homeopathic Healing Modalities to Illness and Disease

Doctor Endorsements

This combination of nutrients, found in supplements like Ocuvite and VisiVite, is now widely recommended for people with moderate or severe macular degeneration. Current or former smokers may be better off with VisiVite's Smoker's Formula, which leaves out the beta-carotene (beta-carotene supplements my increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers).

Marvin Moe Bell, M.D., M.P.H.

Physician and Author

We see approximately 120 patients per week with about 15% having or being at risk for macular degeneration. Using the AREDS as our reference we became aware of the importance of nutritional supplements in the prevention of the progression of macular degeneration. This along with various other studies on the importance of vitamins for general eye health prompted us to look for a supplement that fit the needs of our patients. Visivite showed itself to be the only company who took pains to offer the ratio of different vitamins initially determined by AREDS.

Dr. Kendal Piatt, O.D.

Optometrist

At "Island Retina" our mission statement is to provide outstanding retinal care in a warm and supportive environment. I have been practicing for more than 20 years. We love taking care of patients with retinal disease including diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal detachments. Our practice is unique in that we have a surgery center,we are involved in several national research projects as well as our own research, and we have a satelite office in Commack, NY. I do a great deal of lecturing throughout the country as part of my committment to education. We have been recommending Visivite for several years. AREDS formulation vitamins are the mainstay in the treatment of dry AMD which affects about 1.7 million Americans. We find that the VisiVite vitamins fit the needs of our patients. We can recommend different formulations based on the patients' history. The quality is unsurpassed, they are well tolerated which increases patient compliance.

Pamela Weber, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

I've been in practice for 36 years. We see many patients with Macular Degeneration and dry eyes. As a general Ophthalmologist, I see patients with varying Eye problems including cataracts and glaucoma. Based on the AREDS study, a vitamin like Visivite is the only treatment for Macular Degeneration available today.

Martin L Weinhoff, MD

Ophthalmologist

We recommend that all of our patients take the VisiVite AREDS 2 formula vitamins, due to the evidence based nature of the formula (doses are based on the NIH study of macular degeneration).

Marc Lay, OD

Optometrist

East Florida Eye Institute specializes in the treatment of Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease, and Dry Eye Disease. We recommend the use of VisiVite for all of our Macular Degeneration patients.

Ronald E. P. Frenkel, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

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Vitamin Science is proud to announce the addition of Nancy Hirsch, a Certified Nutritionist who has authored several articles and lectures frequently on the benefits of natural cures for common illnesses. Her commentaries on natural healing modalities, including detoxification, homeopathy, mercury removal and the ingestion of nutrient dense foods are widely quoted. Nancy is a frequent consultant for physicians and other nutritionists seeking nutritional answers outside the traditional medical model.

Turmeric Benefits, By Nancy Hirsch, Certified Nutritionist

Turmeric has been used in cooking for thousands of years. This spice is becoming increasingly known for being more than just a way to add flavor to food. Its medicinal properties have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Today, science is finding a growing list of diseased conditions of the body which turmeric may be able to treat.

Low Cholesterol can be dangerous too - By Nancy Hirsch, Certified Nutritionist

One doesn't often hear about the dangers of having a cholesterol level that is too low. But recent research shows that a very low cholesterol levels may be unhealthy.

Multivitamins have beneficial effects to DNA - by Nancy Hirsch, Certified Nutrionist for VisiVite.Com

According to results published in the June, 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, taking a daily multivitamin may help women live longer by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening.

What Makes Vitamin K Special?

A study in the June, 2009 issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that supplementing with vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone, may slow hardening of the arteries in people already suffering from the condition.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help in the Prevention of Macular Degeneration - by Nancy Hirsch, CN

A new study in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology confirms that people whose diet consists of omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Is Resveratrol Really the Fountain of Youth in a Pill? By Nancy Hirsch, CN

Scientists have found that resveratrol, a very potent antioxidant compound found in red wine, grapes and peanuts, is able to reduce disease and increase lifespan in a manner similar to calorie restriction.

Supplements For Depression - By Nancy Hirsch, CN

Depression is a very serious condition; however, it is not a disease. Rather, it's a sign that your body and your life are out of balance. The options listed above are safe, inexpensive and can be remarkably effective, but they may not work for everyone.

Does Corn Syrup Cause Diabetes? - By Nancy Hirsch, CN

A study appearing in the March, 2009 issue of Cell Metabolism showed that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was partially responsible for causing insulin resistance, which, in turn, can lead to diabetes.

Can Aging Be Reversed with Antioxidants? - By Nancy Hirsch, CN

Read the latest research showing that certain vitamins and mineral supplements have been shown to aid in the prevention of some degenerative diseases and even delay some of the problems of aging by blocking oxidation.

Vitamin D and Diabetes

Vitamin D may prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and reduce complications for those who have already been diagnosed.

The Discrepancy between Vitamin E Study Results

Vitamin E studies promoted in the lay press as not beneficial seem to contradict previous research on vitamin E, which found that vitamin E is known to protect low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) from damage by oxygen – an effect that might lead to a reduction in heart disease.