FAQ References

Eyes Rx

  1. Wang A, Han J, Jiang Y, Zhang D. Association of vitamin A and β-carotene with risk for age-related cataract: a meta-analysis. Nutrition. 2014 Oct;30(10):1113-21. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.02.025. Epub 2014 Mar 12. PMID: 25194611.
  2. Zhang Y, Jiang W, Xie Z, Wu W, Zhang D. Vitamin E and risk of age-related cataract: a meta-analysis. Public Health Nutr. 2015 Oct;18(15):2804-14. doi: 10.1017/S1368980014003115. Epub 2015 Jan 16. PMID: 25591715.
  3. Jacques PF, Chylack LT Jr. Epidemiologic evidence of a role for the antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids in cataract prevention. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991 Jan;53(1 Suppl):352S-355S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/53.1.352S. PMID: 1985409.
  4. Christen WG, Glynn RJ, Chew EY, Albert CM, Manson JE. Folic acid, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin combination treatment and age-related macular degeneration in women: the Women’s Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study. Arch Intern Med. 2009 Feb 23;169(4):335-41. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2008.574. PMID: 19237716; PMCID: PMC2648137.
  5. Liu R, Wang T, Zhang B, Qin L, Wu C, Li Q, Ma L. Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation and association with visual function in age-related macular degeneration. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2014 Dec 16;56(1):252-8. doi: 10.1167/iovs.14-15553. PMID: 25515572.

Eyes Rx Plus

  1. Wang A, Han J, Jiang Y, Zhang D. Association of vitamin A and β-carotene with risk for age-related cataract: a meta-analysis. Nutrition. 2014 Oct;30(10):1113-21. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.02.025. Epub 2014 Mar 12. PMID: 25194611.
  2. Zhang Y, Jiang W, Xie Z, Wu W, Zhang D. Vitamin E and risk of age-related cataract: a meta-analysis. Public Health Nutr. 2015 Oct;18(15):2804-14. doi: 10.1017/S1368980014003115. Epub 2015 Jan 16. PMID: 25591715.
  3. Jacques PF, Chylack LT Jr. Epidemiologic evidence of a role for the antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids in cataract prevention. Am J Clin Nutr. 1991 Jan;53(1 Suppl):352S-355S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/53.1.352S. PMID: 1985409.
  4. Christen WG, Glynn RJ, Chew EY, Albert CM, Manson JE. Folic acid, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin combination treatment and age-related macular degeneration in women: the Women’s Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study. Arch Intern Med. 2009 Feb 23;169(4):335-41. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2008.574. PMID: 19237716; PMCID: PMC2648137.
  5. Liu R, Wang T, Zhang B, Qin L, Wu C, Li Q, Ma L. Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation and association with visual function in age-related macular degeneration. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2014 Dec 16;56(1):252-8. doi: 10.1167/iovs.14-15553. PMID: 25515572.
  6. Ozawa Y, Kawashima M, Inoue S, Inagaki E, Suzuki A, Ooe E, Kobayashi S, Tsubota K. Bilberry extract supplementation for preventing eye fatigue in video display terminal workers. J Nutr Health Aging. 2015 May;19(5):548-54. doi: 10.1007/s12603-014-0573-6. PMID: 25923485.
  7. Riva A, Togni S, Franceschi F, Kawada S, Inaba Y, Eggenhoffner R, Giacomelli L. The effect of a natural, standardized bilberry extract (Mirtoselect®) in dry eye: a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 May;21(10):2518-2525. PMID: 28617532.

Eye Omega Rx

  1. Querques, G., Forte, R., & Souied, E. H. (2011). Retina and omega-3. Journal of nutrition and metabolism, 2011, 748361. https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/748361
  2. Sala-Vila A, et al. Dietary Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids and Incident Sight-Threatening Retinopathy in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: Prospective Investigation From the PREDIMED Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016 Oct 1;134(10):1142-1149. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2016.2906. PMID: 27541690.

Eye Q10

  1. Lulli, M., Witort, E., Papucci, L., Torre, E., Schiavone, N., Dal Monte, M., & Capaccioli, S. (2012). Coenzyme Q10 protects retinal cells from apoptosis induced by radiation in vitro and in vivo. Journal of radiation research, 53(5), 695–703. https://doi.org/10.1093/jrr/rrs025
  2. Martucci A, Nucci C. Evidence on neuroprotective properties of coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of glaucoma. Neural Regen Res. 2019 Feb;14(2):197-200. doi: 10.4103/1673-5374.244781. PMID: 30530997; PMCID: PMC6301180.
  3. Ahmad SS. Coenzyme Q and its role in glaucoma. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2020 Nov 22;34(1):45-49. doi: 10.4103/1319-4534.301299. PMID: 33542987; PMCID: PMC7849852.

Dry Eye

  1. Bhargava R, Kumar P, Phogat H, Kaur A, Kumar M. Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndrome related dry eye. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2015 Jun;38(3):206-10. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.01.007. Epub 2015 Feb 16. PMID: 25697893.
  2. Bhargava R, Chandra M, Bansal U, Singh D, Ranjan S, Sharma S. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Rosacea Patients with Dry Eye Symptoms. Curr Eye Res. 2016 Oct;41(10):1274-1280. doi: 10.3109/02713683.2015.1122810. Epub 2016 Apr 6. PMID: 27050028.
  3. Zeratsky K. (2017). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fish oil supplements and dry eyes.
    mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-fish-oil-supplements-and-dry-eyes/
  4. Zhu W, et al. (2014). Efficacy of polyunsaturated fatty acids for dry eye syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. DOI:
    1111/nure.12145

Dry Eye Plus

  1. Bhargava R, Kumar P, Phogat H, Kaur A, Kumar M. Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndrome related dry eye. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2015 Jun;38(3):206-10. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.01.007. Epub 2015 Feb 16. PMID: 25697893.
  2. Bhargava R, Chandra M, Bansal U, Singh D, Ranjan S, Sharma S. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Rosacea Patients with Dry Eye Symptoms. Curr Eye Res. 2016 Oct;41(10):1274-1280. doi: 10.3109/02713683.2015.1122810. Epub 2016 Apr 6. PMID: 27050028.
  3. Zeratsky K. (2017). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fish oil supplements and dry eyes.
    mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-fish-oil-supplements-and-dry-eyes/
  4. Zhu W, et al. (2014). Efficacy of polyunsaturated fatty acids for dry eye syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. DOI:
    1111/nure.12145

Lysine Lip Cream

  1. Mailoo VJ, Rampes S. Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017 Jun;16(3):42-46. PMID: 30881246; PMCID: PMC6419779.
  2. Mailoo VJ, Rampes S. Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017 Jun;16(3):42-46. PMID: 30881246; PMCID: PMC6419779.
  3. Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, Thompson RW, Behforooz A. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica. 1987;175(4):183-90. PMID: 3115841.
  4. Comparative study on the antiviral activity of selected monoterpenes derived from essential oils. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.2955

L-Lysine Tablets

  1. Mailoo VJ, Rampes S. Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017 Jun;16(3):42-46. PMID: 30881246; PMCID: PMC6419779.
  2. Mailoo VJ, Rampes S. Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017 Jun;16(3):42-46. PMID: 30881246; PMCID: PMC6419779.
  3. Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, Thompson RW, Behforooz A. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica. 1987;175(4):183-90. PMID: 3115841.

Vit C Plus with Rosehip

  1. Mármol I, Sánchez-de-Diego C, Jiménez-Moreno N, Ancín-Azpilicueta C, Rodríguez-Yoldi MJ. Therapeutic Applications of Rose Hips from Different Rosa Species. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 May 25;18(6):1137. doi: 10.3390/ijms18061137. PMID: 28587101; PMCID: PMC5485961.
  2. Roman I, Stănilă A, Stănilă S. Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of Rosa canina L. biotypes from spontaneous flora of Transylvania. Chem Cent J. 2013 Apr 23;7(1):73. doi: 10.1186/1752-153X-7-73. PMID: 23618509; PMCID: PMC3668991.
  3. van Gorkom GNY, Klein Wolterink RGJ, Van Elssen CHMJ, Wieten L, Germeraad WTV, Bos GMJ. Influence of Vitamin C on Lymphocytes: An Overview. Antioxidants (Basel). 2018 Mar 10;7(3):41. doi: 10.3390/antiox7030041. PMID: 29534432; PMCID: PMC5874527.
  4. Lee GY, Han SN. The Role of Vitamin E in Immunity. Nutrients. 2018 Nov 1;10(11):1614. doi: 10.3390/nu10111614. PMID: 30388871; PMCID: PMC6266234.

Chela Zinc

  1. Prasad AS. Zinc in human health: effect of zinc on immune cells. Mol Med. 2008 May-Jun;14(5-6):353-7. doi: 10.2119/2008-00033.Prasad. PMID: 18385818; PMCID: PMC2277319.
  2. Shankar AH, Prasad AS. Zinc and immune function: the biological basis of altered resistance to infection. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998 Aug;68(2 Suppl):447S-463S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/68.2.447S. PMID: 9701160.
  3. Cervantes J, Eber AE, Perper M, Nascimento VM, Nouri K, Keri JE. The role of zinc in the treatment of acne: A review of the literature. Dermatol Ther. 2018 Jan;31(1). doi: 10.1111/dth.12576. Epub 2017 Nov 28. PMID: 29193602.
  4. Wegmüller R, Tay F, Zeder C, Brnic M, Hurrell RF. Zinc absorption by young adults from supplemental zinc citrate is comparable with that from zinc gluconate and higher than from zinc oxide. J Nutr. 2014 Feb;144(2):132-6. doi: 10.3945/jn.113.181487. Epub 2013 Nov 20. PMID: 24259556; PMCID: PMC3901420.

Chela Potassium

  1. Haas EM. (2011). The role of potassium in maintaining health.
    org/patients/potassium-health
  2. Effect of Short-Term Supplementation of Potassium Chloride and Potassium Citrate on Blood Pressure in Hypertensives. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.HYP.0000158264.36590.19
  3. Blancquaert L, Vervaet C, Derave W. Predicting and Testing Bioavailability of Magnesium Supplements. Nutrients. 2019 Jul 20;11(7):1663. doi: 10.3390/nu11071663. PMID: 31330811; PMCID: PMC6683096.

Anti Cramp

  1. https://homeopathyplus.com/know-your-remedies-magnesium-phosphoricum-mag-p/
  2. http://www.homeoint.org/books/boericmm/m/mag-p.htm

Cal Mag C

  1. Uwitonze AM, Razzaque MS. Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018 Mar 1;118(3):181-189. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2018.037. PMID: 29480918.
  2. https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/bone-health/what-is-bone
  3. Abrams SA, Grusak MA, Stuff J, O’Brien KO. Calcium and magnesium balance in 9-14-y-old children. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997 Nov;66(5):1172-7. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/66.5.1172. PMID: 9356535.

Super Cope

  1. Wienecke E, Nolden C. Langzeit-HRV-Analyse zeigt Stressreduktion durch Magnesiumzufuhr [Long-term HRV analysis shows stress reduction by magnesium intake]. MMW Fortschr Med. 2016 Dec;158(Suppl 6):12-16. German. doi: 10.1007/s15006-016-9054-7. Epub 2016 Dec 8. PMID: 27933574.
  2. Stough C, Scholey A, Lloyd J, Spong J, Myers S, Downey LA. The effect of 90 day administration of a high dose vitamin B-complex on work stress. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2011 Oct;26(7):470-6. doi: 10.1002/hup.1229. Epub 2011 Sep 8. PMID: 21905094.
  3. Stough C, Simpson T, Lomas J, McPhee G, Billings C, Myers S, Oliver C, Downey LA. Reducing occupational stress with a B-vitamin focussed intervention: a randomized clinical trial: study protocol. Nutr J. 2014 Dec 22;13(1):122. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-122. PMID: 25533338; PMCID: PMC4290459.

Aminoliq

  1. Waldron M, Whelan K, Jeffries O, Burt D, Howe L, Patterson SD. The effects of acute branched-chain amino acid supplementation on recovery from a single bout of hypertrophy exercise in resistance-trained athletes. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017 Jun;42(6):630-636. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0569. Epub 2017 Jan 27. PMID: 28177706

Aminoliq Plus

  1. Waldron M, Whelan K, Jeffries O, Burt D, Howe L, Patterson SD. The effects of acute branched-chain amino acid supplementation on recovery from a single bout of hypertrophy exercise in resistance-trained athletes. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017 Jun;42(6):630-636. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0569. Epub 2017 Jan 27. PMID: 28177706.
  2. The impact of caffeine on mood, cognitive function, performance and hydration: a review of benefits and risks. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00665.x

Aminoliq X-treme

  1. Waldron M, Whelan K, Jeffries O, Burt D, Howe L, Patterson SD. The effects of acute branched-chain amino acid supplementation on recovery from a single bout of hypertrophy exercise in resistance-trained athletes. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017 Jun;42(6):630-636. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2016-0569. Epub 2017 Jan 27. PMID: 28177706.
  2. Dulloo AG, Duret C, Rohrer D, Girardier L, Mensi N, Fathi M, Chantre P, Vandermander J. Efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Dec;70(6):1040-5. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/70.6.1040. PMID: 10584049.
  3. Whigham LD, Watras AC, Schoeller DA. Efficacy of conjugated linoleic acid for reducing fat mass: a meta-analysis in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 May;85(5):1203-11. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1203. PMID: 17490954.