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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.😊
Hi Dr Chua. Here's a thought; Perhaps nicotinimide and pyruvate eye drops will be more effective. B vitamins are peed out rapidly which is probably why such huge doses are required in this case. Get it right to the cells in need.
I had issues regarding glaucoma, my eye pressure was higher than normal and I had to be checked every 3 months. I investigated and found out that glaucoma is caused by inflammation in the body caused by leaky gut (which I had). I then went on an anti-inflammatory diet and treated the leakt gut. When I did that, my eye pressure went back to normal!!! The eye doctor was amazed. So sad that the system is corrupt. Pretty sure they know the cure. It's this and dealing with vitamin deficiencies. All the best. Hope this helps.❤
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.
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.
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.
I just had cataract surgery. It was very easy and painless. Just like looking at a bright light for a few minutes and they give you medicine to relax. I've gone from being blind too being able to see. Absolutely miraculous. I was so scared I didn't want to do it but now I'm thrilled with the outcome.
Nothing will reverse damage already done to your lens by cataracts. Things can slow progression down. Reduced carbohydrate consumption is probably the best way to slow progression. Find out how bad your cataract is. If you wait too long, like I did, I ran into all kinds of problems during surgery. It also depends on if you are really, really nearsighted. If you are, the lens might not stay in place, and you will need an anterior chamber lens. Not all eye doctors have experience with severe cataracts as they are rare. It is also the case that down the road after cataract surgery problems show up, especially if you are younger. It may increase your risk of retinal detachment. It may increase your risk for glaucoma (which you already have. I don't know if it can make it worse; I'd check). I had 17 years of good sight with cataract surgery, but I did have a detached retina, and now I have eye pressure problems in one eye. Thank you so much for the info on Latanoprost. I got a bottle yesterday but hesitated as it said not to use if you have iritis or unveitis, which I have had in the past. It can actually worsen the swelling. I'm waiting until Monday to check with my doctor. So thank you for warming me about all those terrible side-effects you had. I already have dry eye. I don't need it any worse. The instructions also said it changes eye color to brown. Good luck with yoru treatment.
@ericweissberg1101 The Hidden Herbs by Annette Bancroft is highly recommended by Barbara O Neill so I'm checking that out. Barbara's book Natural Herbal Remedies should be good too. I think the book referred to is avail as e book. Check on line.
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.
Great news doc. I see no harm whatsoever in putimg patients with. ATP deficiency already on Niacin in a moderate dosing whatsoever . Waiting means allowing damage to grow.
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.
Very concise and informative, some of the most useful information that one can garner from TH-cam,ie B3 and NAD+. I’ve been on both supplements for several years, I do notice improvements in my eyes as well as other health benefits.
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...
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.
Cataract surgery is perfectly safe and effective. My dad drove home with 1 eye before the next eye got operated on. Perfect vision and no side effects.
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 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.
@@lucyvaughan7757 There are some benefits that do not work when using the non flush type.....cannot remember details...but info is out there...research
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.
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?
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
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.
@@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.
@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?
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. ❤❤
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.
"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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike, sadly, Niacin does not like my body. I always get my supplements checked by my alternative doctor. Recently, chose to try Niacin out first. Big mistake, as I had a bad reaction. The doctor confirmed it, so now I must be treated BEFORE I can use it. Thank you FOR this information.
I'm going to put my hubby on this vitamin. Our diet includes all those foods and excellent exercise, so can't improve on that.. But can't do any harm to take the vitamin at daily reccomended doses.
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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 th-cam.com/video/M3fLHpA6CKQ/w-d-xo.html or look up the Dr. Abram Hoffers.
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.
The NIH is against taking Niacin in higher dosages and long term, and they say that it can increase fluid in your eyes. I don't trust them but it's hard to know if Niacin is good or not. I would like to take it for my eyes and heart.
when i stopped drinking monster (or any energy drinks) just last week, which has vitamin b3 i was diagnosed with glaucoma im only 33 i stopped drinking monster because i had a kidney stone. this week has been tough, as I originally thought i was having caffeine withdrawal which was causing my to have ocular migraines when in reality it may seem like I have vitamin b3 deficiency.
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
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
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.)
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!
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.
Hey guys I want to make one more comment on this video I tried the B3 solution as mentioned in the video with no results but I think I know what the problem is I believe that to make this stuff work you have to get the methylated version of B3 or the methylated version of nicotinamide I believe it's called methyl nicotinamide the only thing is I cannot find it anywhere I know it exists but I cannot find it if anyone can find a retail outlet for methyl nicotinamide please comment in the video I believe that methylation would make all the difference in the world thanks
Perhaps nicotinimide and pyruvate eye drops will be more effective. B vitamins are peed out rapidly which is probably why such huge doses are required in this case. Get it right to the cells in need.
I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the worlds leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
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???
A few years ago a friend recommended MORINGA to me to be more healthy. So I did, to my surprise after less than one week my vision had improved considerably. Does MORINGA contain vitamin B3 ? YES !
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Thanks 🙏. Reading and analyzing the side effects of vitamin B3 it is best for me to use food. Tuna, fish etc.
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.😊
@@jannetsimms2320why? What are the side effects?
Is it the flush or non flush that is best?
Hi Dr Chua. Here's a thought;
Perhaps nicotinimide and pyruvate eye drops will be more effective. B vitamins are peed out rapidly which is probably why such huge doses are required in this case.
Get it right to the cells in need.
I had issues regarding glaucoma, my eye pressure was higher than normal and I had to be checked every 3 months. I investigated and found out that glaucoma is caused by inflammation in the body caused by leaky gut (which I had). I then went on an anti-inflammatory diet and treated the leakt gut. When I did that, my eye pressure went back to normal!!! The eye doctor was amazed. So sad that the system is corrupt. Pretty sure they know the cure. It's this and dealing with vitamin deficiencies. All the best. Hope this helps.❤
How did you cure your leaky gut? I have been dealing with it for several years with no success.
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.
What about creatine? They does something to do with atp right?
@@CliRousWriterz Yes, that makes sense as well, thanks!
Good info...thank you!!
How about glyNAC?
I combine mitotaur with glynac and I believe it is boosting my eye health as well.
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.
Thank you for the encouraging news, please continue to update us further. Now, I feel hopeful for my eye issue...
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.
how's it going?
Hello, how is vitamin B3 working for you?
I just had cataract surgery. It was very easy and painless. Just like looking at a bright light for a few minutes and they give you medicine to relax. I've gone from being blind too being able to see. Absolutely miraculous. I was so scared I didn't want to do it but now I'm thrilled with the outcome.
Nothing will reverse damage already done to your lens by cataracts. Things can slow progression down. Reduced carbohydrate consumption is probably the best way to slow progression. Find out how bad your cataract is. If you wait too long, like I did, I ran into all kinds of problems during surgery. It also depends on if you are really, really nearsighted. If you are, the lens might not stay in place, and you will need an anterior chamber lens. Not all eye doctors have experience with severe cataracts as they are rare. It is also the case that down the road after cataract surgery problems show up, especially if you are younger. It may increase your risk of retinal detachment. It may increase your risk for glaucoma (which you already have. I don't know if it can make it worse; I'd check). I had 17 years of good sight with cataract surgery, but I did have a detached retina, and now I have eye pressure problems in one eye. Thank you so much for the info on Latanoprost. I got a bottle yesterday but hesitated as it said not to use if you have iritis or unveitis, which I have had in the past. It can actually worsen the swelling. I'm waiting until Monday to check with my doctor. So thank you for warming me about all those terrible side-effects you had. I already have dry eye. I don't need it any worse. The instructions also said it changes eye color to brown. Good luck with yoru treatment.
A friend in the UK is on a three year long waiting list for cataract surgery.
For everyone reading this, finding the banned book called the hidden herbs by anette ray should be your top priority
Thank you so very much❤
Who banned it? Where is it banned?
@ericweissberg1101 The Hidden Herbs by Annette Bancroft is highly recommended by Barbara O Neill so I'm checking that out. Barbara's book Natural Herbal Remedies should be good too. I think the book referred to is avail as e book. Check on line.
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.
how's it going?
What dosage are you taking? Thanks
Great news doc.
I see no harm whatsoever in putimg patients with. ATP deficiency already on Niacin in a moderate dosing whatsoever .
Waiting means allowing damage to grow.
I'd like to know your thoughts on vitamin K2 for glaucoma...protecting the trabecular meshwork and blood vessels. Also, what about NAC?
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.
That’s great and promising information. Thank you I have glaucoma.
Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk?
Very concise and informative, some of the most useful information that one can garner from TH-cam,ie B3 and NAD+. I’ve been on both supplements for several years, I do notice improvements in my eyes as well as other health benefits.
Are you using the 'flushing' Niacin ? and what potency ?
Thank you Dr. Chua. I, too, have glaucoma.
Thanks for watching and all of your support!
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...
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.
Red led light ther. Apy
Cataract surgery is perfectly safe and effective. My dad drove home with 1 eye before the next eye got operated on. Perfect vision and no side effects.
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.
Bet you don’t want to try 1000 mg of niacin! You would pick the flush less niacinimide.
@@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.
@@lucyvaughan7757 There are some benefits that do not work when using the non flush type.....cannot remember details...but info is out there...research
It does matter which version th-cam.com/video/PFW5dB3G-0c/w-d-xo.html @@DanildFlamme
@@BCSTSI was literally just about to ask this! I have been taking the No Flush vit B3, so I should change to the Flush type?
Super! Keep up the good work!
I have just bought one to try...my Glaucoma is worsening badly
How much percent vision left in your eye
Niacin has no effect?
@@daviebetham936 on my most affected, I lost 55% Dr said ....
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!
niagen for glaucoma? what are your doses? id like to start taking this
@@sucka4358 300mg daily...now looking into using Rapamycin for a while.
@@sucka4358Dr. Berg recommends 500 mg three x a day.
did you have glaucoma surgery? My floaters got worse after that.
What about NMN supplements? Is there a difference between B3 Na NMN?
Wow, thank you doctor for that recent update
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.
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?
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
I think he has to be careful what he says because government interferes a LOT …think Covid, hudroxychloriquin, ivermectin…
@@32523Bwahahahasame! I would rather die of a heart attack than go blind
Causion or insidious due to concern of loss of income?
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.
red led light theraphy might help..look it up
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results?
@@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.
@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?
Thanks
Thanks for your support!
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. ❤❤
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.
"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?
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.
Thank you for the video summary and the references :)
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
Have read a lot it people have improved using Benfotiamine which I heard is a bit more powerful than the thiamine version. Giving it a go anyway
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.
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.
What supplements and doses do you take?
glaucoma doesnt have to do with the retina, but the Optic Nerve which is more serious
What have you been taking, please?
I have glaucoma.
Very helpful! Keep it up!
Thank you for all this information Dr. Chua, I have a question…. Can glaucoma be caused by cancer?
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.
Fantastic doctor. Thank you.
Mike, sadly, Niacin does not like my body. I always get my supplements checked by my alternative doctor. Recently, chose to try Niacin out first. Big mistake, as I had a bad reaction. The doctor confirmed it, so now I must be treated BEFORE I can use it. Thank you FOR this information.
Niacin red hot flush is normal.
@@KasKade7 The flush did not bother me. It was an allergic reaction. Friday I will be treated FOR it, so that I WILL be able to take it.
I'm going to put my hubby on this vitamin. Our diet includes all those foods and excellent exercise, so can't improve on that.. But can't do any harm to take the vitamin at daily reccomended doses.
Check problem interactions with atorvastatin before dosing up.
Please say more. I have glaucoma and take statins.
Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk of Niacinamide?
Short duration
None if you don't use the extended or slow release flush niacin
Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤
If you cannot consume nicotinamide, what other B3 form do you suggest?
Thank you for your very easy to understand report on glaucoma.🙏🏻
Great presentation! Thanks!
Thank u Dr. Chia. God bless u for all Eternity.
How many mg daily? Flush or no flush Niacin?
I already have glaucoma. Would it be useful if I begin to take vitamin b3 supplements to prevent further vision loss ?
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?
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!
Right
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.
That's Chris Masterjohn
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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.
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.
What form of PYRUVATE is needed? All I'm finding is Calcium Pyruvate. Is that it?
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.
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.
Hi Doc. Can the same be done for something like pseudo tumor optic nerve pressure/inflammation?
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
Except the studies had glaucoma patients taking doses of niacinamide between two and 3000 mg a day so your 50 mg dose might be on the low shelf de
I think you mean 500mg x3 daily?
Thx you have given vital information that my paid eye Dr. would not explain.
They are incompetent and ignorant and your just a stat to them.
@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
Go see an eye doctor- probably give you eye drops to bring the pressure down
Doc. Which vitamins can help me regenerate d macular area of my eye after retinal reattachment
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.
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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?
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.
Did the vitamin B3 lower the eye pressure too or did it just protect the cells in the eye?
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.
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.
@@lightliz7834 I am writing down your list ! What a Godsend you are !!! I like each of those foods. Thank you so very much !❤️
@@lightliz7834 Please let me know if you get this. I found a recommendation that I want to share, please.
@@lightliz7834thank u
@@carolcole570 Hello, how are foods with vitamin B3 working out for you?
Since ATP can be produced in the lab, is it possible to experiment on direct ATP injection into the blood ?
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.
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.
@@32523Bwahahahahi what is the exact dose when in months ? 2 months on it and then stop? Or can you cycle it back in ?
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)
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 th-cam.com/video/M3fLHpA6CKQ/w-d-xo.html
or look up the Dr. Abram Hoffers.
New release of vitamin b3 now linked to increased risk of heart disease. Will that be taken in consideration for a glaucoma patient?
Nice video.Thanks.
Your videos are exceptional!
should you expect anything less from an asian guy?
Grazie,can be useful for emicrania with aura?
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.
The NIH is against taking Niacin in higher dosages and long term, and they say that it can increase fluid in your eyes. I don't trust them but it's hard to know if Niacin is good or not. I would like to take it for my eyes and heart.
We have grown back optic nerves in rats
Using what?
I would like to know how. Can you please explain?
It doesn't matter. We aren't rats lol
Dr Chua explained this topic in depth in a previous video
@MrAnderson2845 Of course it matters. It shows that it's possible, specifically in mammals.
when i stopped drinking monster (or any energy drinks) just last week, which has vitamin b3 i was diagnosed with glaucoma im only 33
i stopped drinking monster because i had a kidney stone. this week has been tough, as I originally thought i was having caffeine withdrawal which was causing my to have ocular migraines when in reality it may seem like I have vitamin b3 deficiency.
Any research on B3 and chronic kidney disease?
Do you think if I just vit b3 will be ok? I have early stages of glaucoma
Anytime a person takes one vitamin B supplement alone……it automatically knocks all other Vitamin B’s out of whack.
It's very disappointing this guy doesn't bother answering any questions put to him in the comments.😢
Any research on B3 and Retinopathy?
I beem taking NR, BHB, PEA , and citoline. hope it helps check up coming soon with Field vision test
Would love to know how you get on. Please update us
Have you had a check up yet?
Nicotinamide but not Niacin?
What's the link between thyroid hormones and issues with eye? If you address your thyroid issues it will address these issues.
B3 or D3. There are articles talking about both.
Which one of vitamins B3 do you recommend niacin , niacinamide or nicotine?
Anybody knows what to do for eye pressure?
How much Dose of Vitamin B3 should be taken each day do you recommend to slow down Glucoma?
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
I've had adverse liver function test results and constant nausea with niacin supplementation, in the past.
Slow release
@@smarzig Thanks but those were the ones I took.
@@tomgoff7887you need pure immediate release nicotinic acid Nothing else. All others hepatoxic. Nicotinic acid liver protective.
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
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!
@@robp2282 I’m taking your advice.
Does Ginko biloba help?
@@robp2282 ended up in hospital with what?
He road into pole on his bicycle. 😮
the most important question how to take vitamin b3,with meal or without? it’s soluble in water or not?
Also, what potency. Flushing or not.
I have to try vitamin B3
how's it going?
Hello, how is vitamin B3 working for you?
Hello sir
Where do I get pyruvate supplements?
Ebay
Amazon
Thanks for your great presentation! Very clearly, detailed, practical, and just interesting.
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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.)
Have anyone heard about insulin eyes drop that can possibly restore vision? It is in clinical trials now.
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!
My daughter I pressure is 30, but know damages to any of the nerves yet, pls can the vita B3 be helpful
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.
@@32523BwahahahaAny side effects?
@@blackwulf8793 no sides, and the pressure went down to 17 now.
It's caused by a leaky intestine a strep or amoeba infection
interesting...would a multivitamin help prevent glaucoma?
Not by a long shot.
Do you sell claugoma medicine
Whole food diet is way to go
Hey guys I want to make one more comment on this video I tried the B3 solution as mentioned in the video with no results but I think I know what the problem is I believe that to make this stuff work you have to get the methylated version of B3 or the methylated version of nicotinamide I believe it's called methyl nicotinamide the only thing is I cannot find it anywhere I know it exists but I cannot find it if anyone can find a retail outlet for methyl nicotinamide please comment in the video I believe that methylation would make all the difference in the world thanks
Perhaps nicotinimide and pyruvate eye drops will be more effective. B vitamins are peed out rapidly which is probably why such huge doses are required in this case.
Get it right to the cells in need.
I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the worlds leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
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?
Apparently there's a recent study showing increased risk of heart disease from B3, so there's that. Can't win.
better dead than alive and blind , i will keep taking B3, plus that research is rubbish, correlation and not causation
Can't take it. Massive flushing. Literally feel like death
Look into CDP CHOLINE to help against glaucoma. And eat egg (yolks do the business).
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???
A few years ago a friend recommended MORINGA to me to be more healthy. So I did, to my surprise after less than one week my vision had improved considerably.
Does MORINGA contain vitamin B3 ?
YES !
How did you take the moringa?
@Fatima_kr8 I have one teaspoon a day powder moringa mixed with soup or drinks