Vitamin B3 is the NEW Holy Grail of Glaucoma Treatment. Here’s Why.

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In this video, Dr. Michael Chua discusses the latest research on vitamin B3 in treating and preventing glaucoma.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Neuroprotection
3:55 Vitamin B3
13:49 Future Studies
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  • @MichaelRChuaMD
    @MichaelRChuaMD8 ай бұрын

    If you want to receive science-based tactics to improve your vision and health directly to your inbox, sign up for my Optim-Eyes newsletter at michaelchuamd.com/

  • @jannetsimms2320

    @jannetsimms2320

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 🙏. Reading and analyzing the side effects of vitamin B3 it is best for me to use food. Tuna, fish etc.

  • @mstk5293

    @mstk5293

    5 ай бұрын

    Sir im 22 year old 😢 and got hit by ball in my right eye and i meet doctor, they said that my eye pressure is 30 and they give drops Is that possible to lower my pressure of my eye.😊

  • @tadmarshall2739
    @tadmarshall27396 ай бұрын

    If niacin/NR/NMN (to boost NAD+) helps, I'd expect that other mitochondrial boosters such as CoQ10 and red/near-infrared light would also help. It seems like a ton of problems get better when mitochondrial health improves. Everything that increases ATP production enhances cellular repair ability.

  • @CliRousWriterz

    @CliRousWriterz

    5 ай бұрын

    What about creatine? They does something to do with atp right?

  • @tadmarshall2739

    @tadmarshall2739

    5 ай бұрын

    @@CliRousWriterz Yes, that makes sense as well, thanks!

  • @linda7279

    @linda7279

    4 ай бұрын

    Good info...thank you!!

  • @Wongmc644

    @Wongmc644

    3 ай бұрын

    How about glyNAC?

  • @johnolaoluwa

    @johnolaoluwa

    3 ай бұрын

    I combine mitotaur with glynac and I believe it is boosting my eye health as well.

  • @timshel011
    @timshel0118 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the encouraging news, please continue to update us further. Now, I feel hopeful for my eye issue...

  • @marinabarela6163
    @marinabarela61638 ай бұрын

    Dr. Chua, thank you so much for your very detailed explanation. I feel like I’ve taken a minicourse on my glaucoma situation. I look forward to more of your interesting updates.

  • @leeofallon9258
    @leeofallon92583 ай бұрын

    Super! Keep up the good work!

  • @Ghost-rg2ns
    @Ghost-rg2ns6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video summary and the references :)

  • @Ravi-ms2zb
    @Ravi-ms2zb7 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Keep it up!

  • @sherizaali9258
    @sherizaali92586 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you doctor for that recent update

  • @user-pf5xq3lq8i
    @user-pf5xq3lq8i5 ай бұрын

    Fantastic doctor. Thank you.

  • @marvavandyke1559
    @marvavandyke15598 ай бұрын

    That’s great and promising information. Thank you I have glaucoma.

  • @LindaDulcinea
    @LindaDulcinea5 ай бұрын

    Your videos are exceptional!

  • @yt-qg8ui

    @yt-qg8ui

    Ай бұрын

    should you expect anything less from an asian guy?

  • @radubochis3258
    @radubochis3258Ай бұрын

    Nice video.Thanks.

  • @yvettemedina1859
    @yvettemedina18592 ай бұрын

    Thank u Dr. Chia. God bless u for all Eternity.

  • @helenprice2467
    @helenprice24673 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this information. Thank you for this information. I have a start up and taking the past month drop that is not pesticide free. Are there long term affects of using a eyedrops such as this? Like this video he taught me a lot. Can you answer questions? It seems like there’s a lot of interest, but I don’t see any answers. Continue the good work. Thank you.

  • @darrelbryant
    @darrelbryant8 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Chua. I, too, have glaucoma.

  • @MichaelRChuaMD

    @MichaelRChuaMD

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and all of your support!

  • @user-eq8ij3zg7z
    @user-eq8ij3zg7z6 ай бұрын

    Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk?

  • @kbaker540
    @kbaker540Ай бұрын

    glad I came across your video. I've been diagnosed with glaucoma and cataracts. My left eye is worse, and the eye dr want's to have surgery done. I do not like the idea of having my eyeball cut on. I've seen the video's, and its not something I'm ready to do right now. I'm using a couple different combination eye supplements, Neuroptene and Eye Vision Guard (Piping Rock). I ordered the Nicotinamide capsules and will start taking those as well. Anything to avoid eye surgery. I also use castor oil, in and on the eyes at bedtime. I was using Lantanaprost drops Rx, but my goodness, the side effects were making my vision worse. The flashy zig zag in my vision, leading me to headaches, also light sensitivity was terrible, I couldn't stand being out in the sun, or lights in the grocery store, dry eye. SMH. Praying and hoping these supplements work together.

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    how's it going?

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    Hello, how is vitamin B3 working for you?

  • @roaminaround377
    @roaminaround3777 ай бұрын

    Your videos are very informative, and I like the way you keep up-to-date on current trends and research. As for vitamin B3/niacin, it appears that it is not recommended that people take supplemental B3 due to its many side effects, eg it can also also raise IOL in those with Glaucoma. I have moderate glaucoma, which is being controlled by my glaucoma specialist, and of course, I will ask him if he has heard about the niacin connection; however, I will definitely ask him if he is aware of the new studies in the cataract lenses this, it is amazing news for me as I await cataract surgery next year. Thank you for your videos. They’re extremely well presented and seem to be very thorough. if you could speak a little slower, I would love you a little more. I can’t take notes quick enough. Keep on doing what you do and informing your viewers of all the new breakthroughs and Information in the eye arena. ❤❤

  • @roxyiconoclast

    @roxyiconoclast

    7 ай бұрын

    Did you know you can slow down the video speed? You also can turn on closed captions, so that if you need to pause the video, the caption displays what the speaker was saying.

  • @maryb.c.507

    @maryb.c.507

    6 ай бұрын

    "it is not recommended that people take supplemental B3 due to its many side effects, eg it can also also raise IOL in those with Glaucoma." I've done a lot of reading about B3 (Nicotinamide form) and have never saw that. The current human trials have many hundreds of people taking it around the world and they are measuring effect on vision field for Glaucoma. Do you have a reference for the study you found this in?

  • @bebiramsarran2115

    @bebiramsarran2115

    6 ай бұрын

    I can say that no eye doctor do not explain everything I have a problem 1 cataracts when i ask the doctor if i have glucoma he say he dont know but why he keep giving me eye drops for glucoma when he dont answer my questions? about a year now he sending me to another doctor for the test i was mad with him so i refuse to take test and I change the doctor he also asking me if i have Glaucoma but also giving me eye drops for glucoma when he dont know i am really fedup with these eye doctor's now i am watching the video and I will try the B3 and see if its works.

  • @aMAZEingU
    @aMAZEingU6 ай бұрын

    I'd like to know your thoughts on vitamin K2 for glaucoma...protecting the trabecular meshwork and blood vessels. Also, what about NAC?

  • @user-dd8lh3xs7b

    @user-dd8lh3xs7b

    3 ай бұрын

    Vitamin K2 is essential to keep the arteries free from calcification, which causes circulation and heart problems, by ensuring that calcium is deposited in the bones. It doubtless also leads to eye problems. It is obtainable from fermented foods such as live yoghurt, probiotics, cheese and sauerkraut. Supplements should also be available.

  • @mariavaldez1947
    @mariavaldez19476 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all this information Dr. Chua, I have a question…. Can glaucoma be caused by cancer?

  • @channingtatum5408
    @channingtatum54086 ай бұрын

    Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤

  • @scottschoen3362
    @scottschoen33625 ай бұрын

    Check problem interactions with atorvastatin before dosing up.

  • @MrChrisosl

    @MrChrisosl

    5 ай бұрын

    Please say more. I have glaucoma and take statins.

  • @elenabenjamin9980
    @elenabenjamin99807 ай бұрын

    What about NMN supplements? Is there a difference between B3 Na NMN?

  • @zenrand688
    @zenrand6884 ай бұрын

    I take exception to the notion that patient safety in this instance is maximized by not recommending B3 to glaucoma patients - there is widespread use of NR/NMN and other B3 precursors or variants and numerous studies showing it is quite safe in high doses. Why isn’t patient safety here better served by recommending B3 to glaucoma patients and possibly limiting their retinal degradation (with little to no risk) rather than being “cautious” about a natural vitamin essential to NAD production? I just don’t get this - vision is hugely important to people and in this instance it seems to me the harm over being cautious doesn’t balance out with the risks.

  • @nazmoking3171

    @nazmoking3171

    3 ай бұрын

    I wondered the exact same thing when I watch this and came to the same conclusion you did. Let’s lose our vision while we wait for two or three years of tests to assess the effectiveness and safety, huh?

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    There is new research linking a metabolyte of B3 to heart disease you can see it on youtube here, but its not causative, since I have glaucoma I opted to remain taking it

  • @petersymons7817
    @petersymons78175 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @lawrencecrayton9844
    @lawrencecrayton98444 ай бұрын

    I beem taking NR, BHB, PEA , and citoline. hope it helps check up coming soon with Field vision test

  • @chapellinator

    @chapellinator

    4 ай бұрын

    Would love to know how you get on. Please update us

  • @aperson1181
    @aperson11816 ай бұрын

    If you cannot consume nicotinamide, what other B3 form do you suggest?

  • @solangevolpi1362
    @solangevolpi13626 ай бұрын

    Grazie,can be useful for emicrania with aura?

  • @jd1338
    @jd1338Ай бұрын

    I have just bought one to try...my Glaucoma is worsening badly

  • @darcyyoung1462
    @darcyyoung14626 ай бұрын

    Very good info - especially the background of optic nerve, energy, mitochondria, and the from there, B3. Rather than just "take this twice a day". My question is - while this talk is on glaucoma, yet how B3 works to help mitochondria is surely more generic in benefits? So B3 + pyruvate would be helpful even to non-glaucoma folks? Could it be that industrial production and refining of foods, is stripping us of these, whereas caveman would have more nutrients by eating raw foods? Or perhaps artificial lighting, stress, toxins, high carb high sugar, etc, is causing depletion. A related question is - those doses look high, but is for trying to arrest or reverse damage. What about those without macular degeneration? Can we make do with, say, half that dose? I ask this because at 3g, there will be lots of flushing and itching. Or maybe split into 3 x 1g per day, rather than a big hit.

  • @skittles2055

    @skittles2055

    5 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @ndububaojukwu1530
    @ndububaojukwu15305 ай бұрын

    Since ATP can be produced in the lab, is it possible to experiment on direct ATP injection into the blood ?

  • @disqusrubbish5467
    @disqusrubbish54677 ай бұрын

    Interesting. I don't have glaucoma, but my dermatologist has some patients take Niacinamide - a version of B3 shown in studies to reduce the chance of a NM skin cancer in those who have already had one. The research was specific to Niacinimide and not Niacin. It would be interesting to see if a particular version of B3 is better than another for glaucoma patients. Thanks for the interesting video.

  • @lucyvaughan7757

    @lucyvaughan7757

    7 ай бұрын

    Bet you don’t want to try 1000 mg of niacin! You would pick the flush less niacinimide.

  • @DanildFlamme

    @DanildFlamme

    6 ай бұрын

    @@lucyvaughan7757 If you take the flush-version of Niacin, after a while you " appear" to gradually build up a bit of "resistance" to the flush-effect. So if you build up the dose over time, it is possible to do it... Maybe start with 30 mg, and build up slowly. As long as you don't mind a bit of flushing (I honestly kind of semi-like the flush effect now, as long as it is not too strong). And yes, I have tried taking over 1000 mg of niacin before, so it IS possible. Of course, if it doesn't matter which type of B3, then it would be easier with a no-flush version. But even if it does matter, it is still managable.

  • @BCSTS

    @BCSTS

    6 ай бұрын

    @@lucyvaughan7757 There are some benefits that do not work when using the non flush type.....cannot remember details...but info is out there...research

  • @ZegaracRobert

    @ZegaracRobert

    2 ай бұрын

    It does matter which version kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnqLl8Z7Y6qTYMY.html @@DanildFlamme

  • @marcosta183
    @marcosta1835 ай бұрын

    Dr Chua, what you have presented here is very important. My mother died blind because of bad surgeons who performed surgeries to her eyes, like a curse. My Mom already died, in darkness. I gave a natural inclination to high pressure in the eyes but I use drops twice a day. What is worrying me is a Cataract and I really want to avoid surgery. I pray to find a mean to control/heal the cataract. Thank you Doctor. I take daily, 100mg Niacin for three years. I see now that this us a too low dosage...

  • @TheJoan48

    @TheJoan48

    5 ай бұрын

    Don't be overly afraid of cataract surgery. I've had it done in both eyes. It's more like a light show than anything else. It's painless and you can see clearly right after it, which is wonderful. Most people get cataracts. They operate after the cataract has a chance to ripen or develop to the point where it must be easier to remove. Then they insert a fake lens, which is all painless. It was nothing compared to glaucoma surgery.

  • @esecallum

    @esecallum

    3 ай бұрын

    Red led light ther. Apy

  • @Katsem
    @Katsem2 ай бұрын

    Excellent information. I have started nicotinamide supplements with the approval of my ophthalmologist, with the caveat that I also let my family doctor know in case there is a contraindication. I have severe glaucoma.

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    how's it going?

  • @user-mf3xs3mh6u
    @user-mf3xs3mh6u5 ай бұрын

    Safety times three may be a good plan. Blindness is not always curable in glaucoma. Some people may do the high doses on their own, if their situation is dire.

  • @user-eq8ij3zg7z
    @user-eq8ij3zg7z6 ай бұрын

    Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk of Niacinamide?

  • @ZegaracRobert

    @ZegaracRobert

    2 ай бұрын

    Short duration

  • @hollitheexaltedempress6957
    @hollitheexaltedempress69578 ай бұрын

    Thx you have given vital information that my paid eye Dr. would not explain.

  • @esecallum

    @esecallum

    3 ай бұрын

    They are incompetent and ignorant and your just a stat to them.

  • @Lucifer_381
    @Lucifer_381Ай бұрын

    @MichaelRChuaMD sir i am 26 year old recently I got eye checkup and found that I have Glucoma my eye pressure is left 24 and Right 25 what to do now please suggest. I am worried after hearing this thing

  • @jocs8824
    @jocs88247 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your informative video. I had been taking a number of things for other conditions and it would seem they may have created a perfect storm to developing glaucoma for first time as these measures use up b3 in body and raised IOP (although my optic nerve was always different to the norm all my life before this but no loss of field vision occurred till now). I am going to try the high dose b3 as a repeat visual field test is due in next 5 weeks. Being so recently diagnosed my optic nerve damaged areas might possibly be salvaged as mentioned in your video. Will update you with my results.

  • @esecallum

    @esecallum

    6 ай бұрын

    red led light theraphy might help..look it up

  • @skittles2055

    @skittles2055

    5 ай бұрын

    Don’t forget to share your results 😀 best to you!

  • @sucka4358

    @sucka4358

    5 ай бұрын

    results?

  • @jocs8824

    @jocs8824

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sucka4358 Specialist found no sign of glaucoma! seems equipment at optometrist was not advanced enough for accurate testing and my optic nerve being odd shape was hard to image correctly there. Eye pressure normal. Now here is the thing tho - I stopped SAM-e and greatly reduced methylfolate supplements and added in only 15mg niacin(not niacinamide). They do opposite things to gene expression.

  • @kathrin4954

    @kathrin4954

    5 ай бұрын

    @jocs8824. Any news? Were you able to determine even an anecdotal relationship between the condition of your eye/retina/ganglion cells and the increases b3? If so, can you or will you provide a few details?

  • @victorloya1590
    @victorloya15903 ай бұрын

    What about thiamine and Alpha lipoic acid they have shown great results at reversing nerve damage,so why not try it, since retina is a nerve

  • @sanmarzano
    @sanmarzano5 ай бұрын

    We have been taking Niagen for several years now and the field test is still showing a stable condition. Now to go after those dammed floaters!

  • @sucka4358

    @sucka4358

    5 ай бұрын

    niagen for glaucoma? what are your doses? id like to start taking this

  • @sanmarzano

    @sanmarzano

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sucka4358 300mg daily...now looking into using Rapamycin for a while.

  • @kevingold1091
    @kevingold10915 ай бұрын

    I wonder if there would be any differential effect between using nicotinamide as a glaucoma treatment versus niacin. Other than that compliance using niacin is likely to be much less.

  • @Katsem

    @Katsem

    2 ай бұрын

    Nicotinamide is non-flushing. It is the form of B3 my ophthalmologist suggested I used because of that, and he also said I should check with my primary care physician before taking nicotinamide. I have severe glaucoma in both eyes.

  • @daviebetham936
    @daviebetham9365 ай бұрын

    Do you sell claugoma medicine

  • @kooo1019
    @kooo1019Ай бұрын

    Which one of vitamins B3 do you recommend niacin , niacinamide or nicotine?

  • @nickjacques6087
    @nickjacques60877 ай бұрын

    Nicotinamide but not Niacin?

  • @1aliveandwell
    @1aliveandwell7 ай бұрын

    Are the studies mentioned listed on your website or YT channel? Also vitamin B2 for cataracts (and migraines, see many info in my nutrition books. If you are low in 1 vitamin and take too much extra can use up its cofactors (other nutrients, vitamins, minerals...), so balance or start slow (some can take large amounts). Niacin can cause liver problems in some forms as a supplement (nicatinamide). Dont have glaucoma, but Dr said had cupping optic nerve , so took a diff type of photo that could see the nerves better. She didnt know what caused cupping (wonder if parents had it)

  • @russellxue

    @russellxue

    7 ай бұрын

    Niacin (Nicotinamide) does not cause liver damage. It may elevate enzymes level but that does not suggest pathology. If you stop niacin 5 days before blood test, the enzymes level will normalize. You can take a look at Prof.Andrew Saul's presentation kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2earqqpcZmpe7Q.html or look up the Dr. Abram Hoffers.

  • @jrmint2
    @jrmint26 ай бұрын

    interesting...would a multivitamin help prevent glaucoma?

  • @ochudonobodo
    @ochudonobodoАй бұрын

    I already have glaucoma. Would it be useful if I begin to take vitamin b3 supplements to prevent further vision loss ?

  • @Shadowjedi007
    @Shadowjedi007Ай бұрын

    What's the link between thyroid hormones and issues with eye? If you address your thyroid issues it will address these issues.

  • @jeffwilliams7054
    @jeffwilliams70542 ай бұрын

    How many mg daily? Flush or no flush Niacin?

  • @HaInspiration
    @HaInspiration5 ай бұрын

    👍SUBSCRIBED ALL - even commented❣️

  • @aidanb5843
    @aidanb58438 ай бұрын

    We have grown back optic nerves in rats

  • @Bambotb

    @Bambotb

    7 ай бұрын

    Using what?

  • @lelenagebremariam3449

    @lelenagebremariam3449

    6 ай бұрын

    I would like to know how. Can you please explain?

  • @MrAnderson2845

    @MrAnderson2845

    6 ай бұрын

    It doesn't matter. We aren't rats lol

  • @REREMO

    @REREMO

    6 ай бұрын

    Dr Chua explained this topic in depth in a previous video

  • @chickensalad3535

    @chickensalad3535

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@MrAnderson2845 Of course it matters. It shows that it's possible, specifically in mammals.

  • @mlee1308
    @mlee13088 ай бұрын

    Do you think if I just vit b3 will be ok? I have early stages of glaucoma

  • @carolcole570

    @carolcole570

    4 ай бұрын

    Anytime a person takes one vitamin B supplement alone……it automatically knocks all other Vitamin B’s out of whack.

  • @bebiramsarran2115
    @bebiramsarran21155 ай бұрын

    I have to try vitamin B3

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    how's it going?

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    Hello, how is vitamin B3 working for you?

  • @MorrisLess
    @MorrisLess7 ай бұрын

    This is great news, and very helpful for those of us that want to protect our vision. But I have to ask--don't we already have pretty good data on the safety of vitamin B3 supplementation? Maybe not at therapeutic doses over a longer term, but might it be prudent to supplement with more moderate doses as prophylaxis?

  • @skittles2055

    @skittles2055

    5 ай бұрын

    If I had glaucoma, I sure as heck wouldn’t wait for the studies to come out. I would start taking B3 supplement and/or eating more B3 rich foods right away!

  • @yellow-apple296

    @yellow-apple296

    5 ай бұрын

    Right

  • @Kathy.Farrey

    @Kathy.Farrey

    5 ай бұрын

    Dr. Abram Hoffer treated schizophrenic patients with up to 18,000mg of niacin. Read "Niacin: The Real Story" for more information. Most side effects can be avoided by only using pure niacin (Nicotinic Acid) Avoid all slow release and nicotinamide. The flush is not dangerous and some think it could be beneficial. Taking in the evening right before bed seems to make the flush less intense for some reason. The biggest risk with high dose niacin is diabetes. Chris Master John has a video on how to take niacin without getting diabetes.

  • @Kathy.Farrey

    @Kathy.Farrey

    5 ай бұрын

    That's Chris Masterjohn Spellcheck hates me

  • @jeromeprzybilla9999
    @jeromeprzybilla99994 ай бұрын

    would the B3 form nicotinic acid be as effective over b3 nicotinamide? I prefer using nicotinac acid because of the flushing and redness of skin that it causes, this way I know that this form is working when it has the effect of relaxing the blood vessels allowing better blood flow.

  • @sunmoonstars3879

    @sunmoonstars3879

    Ай бұрын

    Nicotinic acid is the ONLY form of niacin you should take. Humans cannot convert the other forms to NAD+ due to the pries handler pathway (we are not made like rodents in this respect so studies are incorrect). I take upto 4grams every day, it’s incredible stuff and will keep you fit, strong and healthy for many many years to come.

  • @suechang7443
    @suechang74433 ай бұрын

    New release of vitamin b3 now linked to increased risk of heart disease. Will that be taken in consideration for a glaucoma patient?

  • @waheguruwaheguru9176
    @waheguruwaheguru9176Ай бұрын

    TQ 🙏

  • @mlee1308
    @mlee13088 ай бұрын

    Where do I get pyruvate supplements?

  • @docfaustus6303

    @docfaustus6303

    2 ай бұрын

    Ebay

  • @goukux5908
    @goukux59085 ай бұрын

    I checked into high dose niacin side effects. Its pretty risky, at the dosage in these studies there are risks of gout, and liver disease, and some nasty GI issues.

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    Niacin , yes, but nicotinamide has been safely tolerated for months at the 2g-3g dose range , there are even large associative metadata studies on it.

  • @lisetribeagape9058

    @lisetribeagape9058

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@unassailable6138hi what is the exact dose when in months ? 2 months on it and then stop? Or can you cycle it back in ?

  • @stephenbarnes9196
    @stephenbarnes91967 ай бұрын

    What about close closed angle glaucoma

  • @troyheffernan1261
    @troyheffernan12617 ай бұрын

    Asking ? I was told the retina once damaged can't repair itself. Are you telling me that in some patients taking B3 has repaired some damaged areas of the retina? The reason I'm asking is I take an a bunch of different supplements. And my eye doctor is smiling telling me to not change what ever om doing. Is it possible that B3 could be playing factor in helping my Glaucoma ? I'm 60 years old too.

  • @jcdines8864

    @jcdines8864

    5 ай бұрын

    It is done onto you as you believe. SO....NEVER EVER believe what doctors tell you. They have been proven wrong SO many times. Plus you run the risk of creating (we are creators, because our father is a creator) what you believe.

  • @bluesky7288

    @bluesky7288

    4 ай бұрын

    What supplements and doses do you take?

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    glaucoma doesnt have to do with the retina, but the Optic Nerve which is more serious

  • @tomgoff7887
    @tomgoff78873 ай бұрын

    I've had adverse liver function test results and constant nausea with niacin supplementation, in the past.

  • @smarzig

    @smarzig

    2 ай бұрын

    Slow release

  • @tomgoff7887

    @tomgoff7887

    2 ай бұрын

    @@smarzig Thanks but those were the ones I took.

  • @sunmoonstars3879

    @sunmoonstars3879

    Ай бұрын

    @@tomgoff7887you need pure immediate release nicotinic acid Nothing else. All others hepatoxic. Nicotinic acid liver protective.

  • @jeffstone2585
    @jeffstone25854 ай бұрын

    3 g’s of B3 per day. That is a whopping dose. How was that dose arrived at? Were lower doses shown to be ineffective?

  • @sunmoonstars3879

    @sunmoonstars3879

    Ай бұрын

    I’ve been taking 4grams daily of nicotinic acid b3 for the past 2 yrs, I’m fitter, healthier & stronger at 51 than I was at 43 with blood work and ecg etc to prove it. I will never stop taking this stuff and fully expect to live until I’m well past 100 with excellent life quality. Everyone should be taking this stuff in gram doses daily.

  • @rubybali8303
    @rubybali83035 ай бұрын

    What about macular degeneration

  • @budimanbudiman2935
    @budimanbudiman29355 ай бұрын

    How much Dose of Vitamin B3 should be taken each day do you recommend to slow down Glucoma?

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    it doesnt slow down it should stop glaucoma , B3 is a dangerous vitamin at high levels new research is linking it to heart disease, so only if it stops glaucoma it should be indicated

  • @olubunmi4481
    @olubunmi44816 ай бұрын

    My daughter I pressure is 30, but know damages to any of the nerves yet, pls can the vita B3 be helpful

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    That's good, my eye pressure was 23 my optometrist freaked out , I have tried a carnivore diet and it's down to 19, and I'm also taking nicotinamide 2 Grams a day.

  • @blackwulf8793

    @blackwulf8793

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@unassailable6138Any side effects?

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    Ай бұрын

    @@blackwulf8793 no sides, and the pressure went down to 17 now.

  • @raynabozny2338
    @raynabozny23382 ай бұрын

    I take 50mg of Niacinamide (Vitamin B3 ) 3 times a day ...Dr. Mercola says that dose is the sweet spot and he sells a 50 mg Tablet...Works for me

  • @1SpudderR
    @1SpudderR5 ай бұрын

    You seem to imply that vitamin B3 is a nutrient or food requirement and not just a medical treatment!? Which foods therefore will supply the B3 as inclusiveness!? So patients can make appropriate lifestyle comparisons one would reason!?

  • @carolcole570
    @carolcole5704 ай бұрын

    Today is 1-28-2024 and I respectfully ask this question about Vitamin B3 ( which is Niacin ). I have glaucoma and struggle with it. I also have “ non-alcoholic cirrhosis of my liver “. I am told that people with liver disease must NOT use Vitamin B3 ( Niacin ). I would greatly appreciate what you have to say to me.

  • @lightliz7834

    @lightliz7834

    4 ай бұрын

    I am in a similar position to you. Try eating niacin rich foods such as Liver, chicken breast (assume you are not vegetarian), tuna, turkey, salmon, anchovies, peanuts, avocado, brown rice, mushrooms and peas. A study found that all those with glaucoma were deficient in niacin.

  • @carolcole570

    @carolcole570

    4 ай бұрын

    @@lightliz7834 I am writing down your list ! What a Godsend you are !!! I like each of those foods. Thank you so very much !❤️

  • @carolcole570

    @carolcole570

    4 ай бұрын

    @@lightliz7834 Please let me know if you get this. I found a recommendation that I want to share, please.

  • @DeonRon

    @DeonRon

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@lightliz7834thank u

  • @alle492

    @alle492

    16 күн бұрын

    @@carolcole570 Hello, how are foods with vitamin B3 working out for you?

  • @smarzig
    @smarzig2 ай бұрын

    Anyone see his red light 😊

  • @rickk7332
    @rickk73325 ай бұрын

    Okay then… I’ve taken 500mg of niacin (as nicotine acid) for over 20 years… How come my optometrist diagnosed me with early stage glaucoma???

  • @theUroshman

    @theUroshman

    4 ай бұрын

    You never know, it may have been a lot worse if you hadn't been taking it. The good news is that if you have glaucoma in its early stages, you are able to keep your optic nerve intact. Even if it has experienced some minor damage, it does not impede your frontal vision, so you are fully protected if you regularly use prescribed eye drops to maintain your eye pressure under control and keep your optic nerve safe from any further damage. Simply pick a reputable/competent opthamologist and continue to get regular eye exams, and you will be fine.

  • @luckylisa1689
    @luckylisa16896 ай бұрын

    🍀

  • @cowanthegreat8966
    @cowanthegreat89663 ай бұрын

    Apparently there's a recent study showing increased risk of heart disease from B3, so there's that. Can't win.

  • @unassailable6138

    @unassailable6138

    3 ай бұрын

    better dead than alive and blind , i will keep taking B3, plus that research is rubbish, correlation and not causation

  • @hamsophorn2483
    @hamsophorn24835 ай бұрын

    Have anyone heard about insulin eyes drop that can possibly restore vision? It is in clinical trials now.

  • @TheJoan48

    @TheJoan48

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, I heard of it before covid and now nothing. I think high eye pressure is diabetes of the eye but they don't want to tell us that. How can it be so different from diabeticneuropathy which is damage to the blood vessels of the retina which are right there close to the optic nerves? Isn't that caused by high blood sugar spikes? Funny I see a relationship there that doctors don't want us to figure out. Imagine all the business they'd lose if we controlled our blood sugar and eye damage through diet, vitamins and minerals!

  • @KK-111
    @KK-1116 ай бұрын

    Fantastic info! Thank you! ( *Also- another reminder why animal testing is not only inhumane, but fairly useless.. Way past time for universal switch to non-animal forms of research in the scientific and academic community.)

  • @jannetsimms2320
    @jannetsimms23206 ай бұрын

    I just met on this video it’s more than interesting. The doctor said I have glaucoma. I use eye drops. Did laser and trabulactory treatments. Take bilberry pills gingo biloba, I’m going to try vitamin B3

  • @robp2282

    @robp2282

    6 ай бұрын

    I strongly advise you not too. If you do take b3, take one capsule a day. I took 3g a day for 2 weeks and ended up in hospital!

  • @jannetsimms2320

    @jannetsimms2320

    6 ай бұрын

    @@robp2282 I’m taking your advice.

  • @refiloeketsise3615

    @refiloeketsise3615

    4 ай бұрын

    Does Ginko biloba help?

  • @chapellinator

    @chapellinator

    4 ай бұрын

    @@robp2282 ended up in hospital with what?

  • @Enoch940

    @Enoch940

    3 ай бұрын

    He road into pole on his bicycle. 😮

  • @freespirit6209
    @freespirit62094 ай бұрын

    Look into CDP CHOLINE to help against glaucoma. And eat egg (yolks do the business).

  • @poornimawagh9315

    @poornimawagh9315

    15 күн бұрын

    Yolks are high in vitamin D (which is a steroidal hormone NOT a vitamin). Vitamin D is also a POTENT tissue remodeler (all connective tissue which includes nerves). This is why it might make sense to eat egg yolks as vitamin D3 might be what is causing the tissue remodeling and regeneration of the optic nerve???

  • @user-ty2uz4gb7v
    @user-ty2uz4gb7vАй бұрын

    Your title says B3 is the new holy Grail, then in the actual video you say you're not going to recommend to patients, which is it?

  • @ElGatoMarcus
    @ElGatoMarcus6 ай бұрын

    not doing anything is unsafe. if you were the patient you would be sensitive to this fact.

  • @michaelkranyak4525
    @michaelkranyak45257 ай бұрын

    Vitamin B 6 protects the optic nerve.

  • @moviebuff6490
    @moviebuff64908 ай бұрын

    What is the difference between Niacinamide and this?

  • @roxyiconoclast

    @roxyiconoclast

    7 ай бұрын

    Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that has fewer side effects, such as flushing.

  • @darcyyoung1462

    @darcyyoung1462

    6 ай бұрын

    Because of "flushing" (red face, itch), Niacinamide and "slow release" Niacin were created. But specific to lowering triglycerides and cholesterol, they also didn't work, while Niacin worked. Worse, slow release was found to potentially cause liver problems. Solve one problem, create another. The way to overcome the "flushing" effect is to go slow. Start small, build tolerance, then increase. It may take 6 weeks of such gradual increase. Going by memory (rusty) I think 2g is when it shows effects on triglycerides. I didn't go to that level, because another way to control trigylcerides is low carb / paleo.

  • @ettoresabella8484
    @ettoresabella84845 ай бұрын

    A safe dose is 500mg

  • @robp2282
    @robp22826 ай бұрын

    Important info: Please don’t go looking for a cure. I started taking 3g of b3, and ended up in hospital with urine retention. I had to have a catheter fitted for 2 weeks. Please, leave it to the experts!

  • @nombekohobana6192

    @nombekohobana6192

    6 ай бұрын

    Now that is scary😢

  • @robp2282

    @robp2282

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah it was. Drs at first couldnt link it to b3, so I started taking it a few weeks later, and had trouble in the waterworks again. I could pee, but it was a HUGE strain too. The first time I couldn’t empty my bladder at all. Scary time!

  • @gnooy13mdfk

    @gnooy13mdfk

    6 ай бұрын

    how did the story ended? did you consult dosage with any doctor? my severe disease is not reacting to multiple surgeries so I am eager to start any other scientific treatment.@@robp2282

  • @robp2282

    @robp2282

    6 ай бұрын

    And if you want an update, one month later, still can’t pee properly. Need to have an ultrasound next week.

  • @TheJoan48

    @TheJoan48

    5 ай бұрын

    @@robp2282 Why were you taking so much B3? Three grams is a huge amount. I wouldn't dare take that much. A reasonable supplement might help though plus a cleaner diet for all of us.

  • @rahilali3492
    @rahilali34925 ай бұрын

    If i dont recommend it tuen why are u makeing such video😮

  • @channingtatum5408
    @channingtatum54086 ай бұрын

    Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤