Manganese, Mercury And
Glaucoma
We know that antioxidants and other nutri-
ents can play a role in eye diseases such as
macula degeneration and cataract formation.
But what about glaucoma? The connection
between antioxidants and herbs like Ginkgo,
etc is there, but not as strong. That’s why
studies such as the following are so impor-
tant.
A good balance of essential mineral ele-
ments, and lower levels of toxic trace metals
in the body may reduce chances for many
diseases, including conditions affecting the
eye, such as glaucoma. In this study, doctors
analyzed mineral and metals levels in 2,680
men and women over the age of 19.
Comparing mineral and trace metals levels
with diagnoses of glaucoma, those who did
not have glaucoma had manganese levels 9.1
percent higher than those with glaucoma.
People with the highest circulating levels of
manganese were 56 percent less likely to
develop glaucoma compared to those with
the lowest levels of manganese.
Doctors also found those with the lowest
levels of mercury tended not to have a diag-
nosis of glaucoma, and concluded mercury
may play a role in developing this eye dis-
ease.
Reference: JAMA Ophthalmology; August,
2015, Published Online
Additional Comments: First, it is important
to realize that we are talking about man-
ganese in this study, not magnesium.
Magnesium is a “macro” mineral, with
requirements in the 400 to 600 mg range,
while manganese is normally offered in 10
mg or less range in most supplements. Higher
doses are used for therapeutic purposes
(muscle strains and sprains, rheumatoid
arthritis, tardive dyskinesia, dysmenorrhea,
osteoporosis, diabetes, etc).
The antioxidant connection may be valid as
well, because manganese is part of the natu-
ral antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase
(SOD), which helps fight damaging free radi-
cals.
To see a full listing of manganese supple-
ments, go to
Type “man-
ganese” in the Keyword Search box in the
upper left corner of the home page.
Likewise, to see a list of heavy metal detox
products, type “heavy” in the Keyword
Search box.
To see heavy metal detox supplements
specifically designated for mercury, type
“mercury” in the Keyword Search box.You
will see products from RenewLife, Douglas
Labs and Integrative Therapy.
Don Goldberg
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Vitamin D And Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Having an immediate relative with age-
related macular degeneration, or AMD, can
signal a greater genetic tendency to develop
the disease because an inefficient immune
system does not effectively eliminate
pathogens. Doctors also believe inflammation
plays a role in AMD, and wanted to test for a
link to the anti-inflammatory, vitamin D.
Researchers compared 913 women with
and without the genetic tendency to develop
AMD, and measured vitamin D levels.
Women who were deficient in vitamin D and
who also had the genetic tendency toward
AMD were more than six times as likely to
develop the disease compared with women
with healthy genes and good vitamin D lev-
els.
Discussing the findings, doctors said for
women whose genetic makeup raises
chances for AMD, maintaining adequate vita-
min D levels may increasechances for healthy
eyesight.
Reference: JAMA Ophthalmology; August,
2015, Published Online
