Eyes and Neuropathy

When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Keep in mind that supplements are not regulated, and learn about the potential benefits and risks. Here is an article from Mayo Clinic that might interest you about evaluating claims made by the producers and/or sellers of supplements, natural products and other alternative medicines. http://mayocl.in/2tGC0Jp

Quercetin is getting a lot of attention these days for its potential benefit. When evaluating the information be sure to note whether the evidence is based on test tube and animal trials or whether there have been human trials. Many drugs show promise in early trial phases but do not prove effective in later human trials. In the case of quercetin, more human research is needed. See this article and related research:
- What Is Quercetin? Benefits, Foods, Dosage, and Side Effects https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/quercetin

You might also be interested to know that Mayo Clinic is researching a drug called a senolytic – dasatinib plus quercetin - that has just moved into early human research.
“We are studying the effectiveness of this and other senolytic drugs, but that does not mean that these should be used by patients or prescribed by physicians for any off-label conditions,” says Dr. Kirkland. “I want to emphasize that no one should take these drugs. This research is only beginning.”
- Senescent cell research moves into human trials https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/senescent-cell-research-moves-into-human-trials-2/

As always, please consult with your medical provider before taking supplements.

When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Keep in mind that supplements are not regulated, and learn about the potential benefits and risks. Here is an article from Mayo Clinic that might interest you about evaluating claims made by the producers and/or sellers of supplements, natural products and other alternative medicines. http://mayocl.in/2tGC0Jp

Quercetin is getting a lot of attention these days for its potential benefit. When evaluating the information be sure to note whether the evidence is based on test tube and animal trials or whether there have been human trials. Many drugs show promise in early trial phases but do not prove effective in later human trials. In the case of quercetin, more human research is needed. See this article and related research:
- What Is Quercetin? Benefits, Foods, Dosage, and Side Effects https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/quercetin

You might also be interested to know that Mayo Clinic is researching a drug called a senolytic – dasatinib plus quercetin - that has just moved into early human research.
“We are studying the effectiveness of this and other senolytic drugs, but that does not mean that these should be used by patients or prescribed by physicians for any off-label conditions,” says Dr. Kirkland. “I want to emphasize that no one should take these drugs. This research is only beginning.”
- Senescent cell research moves into human trials https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/senescent-cell-research-moves-into-human-trials-2/

As always, please consult with your medical provider before taking supplements.

@onamission
Thank-you for the interesting info about quercetin. My wife Linda has eye issues and might benefit. One of the things discussed in the initial article you provided is quercetin's ability to deactivate the ROS which mitochondria produce as a waste byproduct of ATP creation. Linda takes a supplement called MitoQ which is a more absorbable form of Co-Q10 and the main thing it is purported to do is to clean up the ROS. But I am not sure whether MitoQ is as effective as quercetin at dealing specifically with ROS in the eyes, something I plan to try to find out. If not, then quercetin may be the next supplement we'll be adding to her regimen.

Again, thank-you for being of service with all of this very useful information, including the info about magnesium and boron, it is all appreciated! Hank

@sunnyflower, I just caught your post about vision problems from neuropathy. I know about dry eye syndrome and my ophthalmologist described how the partially dead nerves on my eyes lead to more cells dying from lack of moisture. There are machines that massage your glands, ointments, and fluid drops that keep the eye moist. You can try all of those remedies or just move to a rain forest. That is actually what my clinician told me.

He also told me that fires in your area invite particulates to fall into your eye. Tired of the fires, the evacuations, the anxiety while waiting to go back up the mountain to see what is left, I chose to move to MN. Much higher humidity and I have noticed the lack of eye irritation.

Guess what.....today the air around the river was filled with particulates from the CA fires. I wanted to scream "don't come here......... I moved here to get away from the particles."

Be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris

Hank, you just took me right back to microbiology! Oh how I loved learning about glycolosis and the Krebs cycle. ATP, talk to me LOL! I LOVE that stuff! It increases my faith and validates the bible and science are allies! Thx for the memories! 🤗

@colleenyoung Thanks Colleen, I agree. Research, research, research. Thank you for the tips.

I have CIDP and have no luck from any of the neurologists I’ve been to.
I’ve had so many tests,and the nerve biopsy showed there was demyelinization of the nerves, but no reason as to why.
I am slowly getting worse, and my eyes especially.
Besides having dry eyes, the effect of sunlight is painful.
My pupils don’t react to light at all which is the reason they are so light sensitive.
My past eye docs test them in the office and tell me I’m good,when I know I’m not.
I do have an appt in 2 weeks with a new opthomologist, but I was so surprised to read your symptoms and mine are similar.
I never wore glasses until few years ago, and just for reading.
I attributed it to age, but now I realize how bad my eyes are.

I have CIDP and have no luck from any of the neurologists I’ve been to.
I’ve had so many tests,and the nerve biopsy showed there was demyelinization of the nerves, but no reason as to why.
I am slowly getting worse, and my eyes especially.
Besides having dry eyes, the effect of sunlight is painful.
My pupils don’t react to light at all which is the reason they are so light sensitive.
My past eye docs test them in the office and tell me I’m good,when I know I’m not.
I do have an appt in 2 weeks with a new opthomologist, but I was so surprised to read your symptoms and mine are similar.
I never wore glasses until few years ago, and just for reading.
I attributed it to age, but now I realize how bad my eyes are.