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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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.😊
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...
Thank you for the video summary and the references :)
Very helpful! Keep it up!
Super! Keep up the good work!
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
Wow, thank you doctor for that recent update
Fantastic doctor. Thank you.
That’s great and promising information. Thank you I have glaucoma.
Your videos are exceptional!
should you expect anything less from an asian guy?
Nice video.Thanks.
Thank u Dr. Chia. God bless u for all Eternity.
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.
Thank you Dr. Chua. I, too, have glaucoma.
Thanks for watching and all of your support!
Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk?
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?
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
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.
Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤
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?
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 czcams.com/video/PFW5dB3G-0c/video.html @@DanildFlamme
Thank you for all this information Dr. Chua, I have a question…. Can glaucoma be caused by cancer?
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.
What about NMN supplements? Is there a difference between B3 Na NMN?
If you cannot consume nicotinamide, what other B3 form do you suggest?
Grazie,can be useful for emicrania with aura?
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.
Thank you
Since ATP can be produced in the lab, is it possible to experiment on direct ATP injection into the blood ?
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.
Check problem interactions with atorvastatin before dosing up.
Please say more. I have glaucoma and take statins.
I have just bought one to try...my Glaucoma is worsening badly
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
What's the link between thyroid hormones and issues with eye? If you address your thyroid issues it will address these issues.
@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
Which one of vitamins B3 do you recommend niacin , niacinamide or nicotine?
Dr. Chua, how about liver toxicity risk of Niacinamide?
Short duration
interesting...would a multivitamin help prevent glaucoma?
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 czcams.com/video/M3fLHpA6CKQ/video.html
or look up the Dr. Abram Hoffers.
Do you sell claugoma medicine
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.
I already have glaucoma. Would it be useful if I begin to take vitamin b3 supplements to prevent further vision loss ?
Nicotinamide but not Niacin?
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
Don’t forget to share your results 😀 best to you!
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?
How many mg daily? Flush or no flush Niacin?
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!
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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 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.
@@unassailable6138hi what is the exact dose when in months ? 2 months on it and then stop? Or can you cycle it back in ?
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.
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
TQ 🙏
Anyone see his red light 😊
New release of vitamin b3 now linked to increased risk of heart disease. Will that be taken in consideration for a glaucoma patient?
I have to try vitamin B3
how's it going?
Hello, how is vitamin B3 working for you?
Where do I get pyruvate supplements?
Ebay
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
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.
What about macular degeneration
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.
What about close closed angle glaucoma
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.)
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!?
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.
@@unassailable6138Any side effects?
@@blackwulf8793 no sides, and the pressure went down to 17 now.
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?
not doing anything is unsafe. if you were the patient you would be sensitive to this fact.
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
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. 😮
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???
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.
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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???
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!
Vitamin B 6 protects the optic nerve.
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?
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!
Now that is scary😢
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!
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
And if you want an update, one month later, still can’t pee properly. Need to have an ultrasound next week.
@@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.
What is the difference between Niacinamide and this?
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that has fewer side effects, such as flushing.
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.
A safe dose is 500mg
If i dont recommend it tuen why are u makeing such video😮
Dr Mados natural knowledge is something else, i am glad i met him at a time i needed his help most❤