Glaucoma

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Glaucoma in the research literature.

• Black CurrantsImproves

  Japanese research: black currant pigments slowed glaucoma vision loss with increase in ocular blood flow, no change in intraocular pressure | Black currant anthocyanins improved visual field in glaucoma in a two-year RCT

  Source: How Not to Age

• Ginkgo BilobaImproves

  Ginkgo biloba improved visual field in normal tension glaucoma, but has bleeding risk

  Source: How Not to Age

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Glaucoma in the research.

• Vegetable NitratesProtects against

  Harvard studies of 100,000+ people: higher nitrate intake from green leafy vegetables associated with significantly lower glaucoma risk; kale/collard 1+ serving/month had half the odds of glaucoma

  Source: How Not to Age

• NicotinamideImproves
  1-3 g/day escalating

  RCT: cut risk of further visual field deterioration from 12% to 4% within months; 2022 study found improvement with escalating dose from 1g to 3g/day

  Source: How Not to Age

• NiacinamideImproves

  Nicotinamide supplementation improved inner retinal function in glaucoma in crossover RCT; phase 2 trial with nicotinamide and pyruvate showed neuroenhancement

  Source: How Not to Age

• Dietary NitratesReduces risk of

  Higher dietary nitrate intake from green leafy vegetables associated with lower primary open-angle glaucoma risk in NHS and HPFS

  Source: How Not to Age

• AnthocyaninsProtects against

  Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Glaucoma.

• Caffeine

  Caffeine consumption may increase the risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (Kang et al. 2008)

  Source: How Not to Die

• Coffee

  People with glaucoma or perhaps even a family history of it may want to stay away from caffeinated coffee

  Source: How Not to Age

Sources

• How Not to Age
• How Not to Die
• The How Not to Age Cookbook