The Medical Advisor

You’ve probably heard that eating carrots are good for your eyes. You may have also noticed adverts for eye health dietary supplements. Can vitamins and minerals help your eyesight and eye health? Continue reading to discover more about eye health and vitamins. Having 20/20 vision has long been everybody's goal, but for many adults, it’s not a reality. In addition to imperfect vision, there are a host of other maladies that can occur as we grow older, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, dry eye disease, cataracts, and other eye health issues. Older adults, in particular, are at risk for AMD and may benefit from a supplement for eye health. Those who don’t consume a well-rounded diet rich in key nutrients for eye health may also benefit from supplementation, says Amy Shapiro , MS, RD.  There are some nutrients that are especially important when it comes to eye health: antioxidants, vitami...

Dr. Paul Saladino trained at the University of Arizona with a focus on integrative medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington in 2019, and is a certified functional medicine practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In this interview, Saladino discusses the surprising benefits of the carnivore diet, especially for those struggling with autoimmune disease. Initially, I was skeptical of the carnivore diet, but once I listened to Saladino’s detailed analysis and justification for this approach, I changed my position and believe it is appropriate for a large number of individuals. While at the time of this interview, Saladino was still a resident-in-training, he's developed profound expertise in this area by attending medical school twice, and diving deep into the medical literature. "I graduated from college in 1999. I went to the College of William and Mary, studied chemistry and biology and did a whole ...

Certain longevity nutrients, like taurine, ergothioneine (ESH) and pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), help protect against premature aging by reducing oxidative stress, supporting mitochondrial function and cellular health, providing neuroprotection and more. Taurine, in particular, has emerged as a potential key player in longevity, with research suggesting it could be used as an antiaging therapy (1). In a 2024 meta-analysis of 25 RCTs (randomized controlled trials), researchers from Taiwan ( Nature 2024 ) concluded that taurine supplementation exhibits positive effects on multiple Metabolic Syndrome related factors, making it a potential dietary addition for individuals at risk of or already experiencing Metabolic Syndrome. Further, taurine supplementation also offers promise for reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects more than 1 billion people worldwide ( Nature 2024 ). Taurine and Metabolic Syndrome: How Taurine May Help Taurine is a sulfur-containing amin...