Genotye Directed Nutritional Supplementation for Macular Degeneration
by Michael Lange OD, CNS 5/9/14
Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and certified nutrition specialist founded Fortifeye Vitamins over 10 years ago. Dr. Lange is involved in nutritional research and stays abreast of all the latest changes in the industry. He recently researched and developed the latest in nutritional therapy for Macular Degeneration; Fortifeye Zinc Free Macular Defense. This supplement was developed after recent studies were released proving that almost half the patients with specific genotype for Macular Degeneration were harmed by taking zinc. A few years earlier studies indicated that beta-carotene in a supplement blocked the absorption of lutein and thus was potentially bad for the macular. Dr. Lange’s vitamin company, Fortifeye Vitamins, was the first in the industry to take all beta carotene and zinc out of their vitamins.
A DNA test for Macular Degeneration is the only way to know whether it is good or bad for the patient to take zinc. The Macular Risk DNA test is available through Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to find out if a patient needs to be taking a zinc free eye vitamin or not. . Dr. Lange is a pioneer in the new evolving arena he calls genotype directed nutritional therapy for macular degeneration. Every patient has a different DNA and therefore everyone treatment plan must be a little different. Dr. Lange uses weight, age, disease entity and now DNA into consideration when making nutritional recommendations for his patients with macular degeneration.
Dr. Michael Lange is among a select group of doctors in the country taking this approach to help his patients. Dr. Lange states, “When we make the eyes healthier, we are making the entire body healthier, and vice versa.”
Dr. Lange has been utilizing nutrition and lifestyle adjustments for over 20 years and has seen many many patients improve significantly. Dr Lange recommends patients going to an eye care provider that is doing the Macular Risk DNA testing and be tested! Once you have determined if zinc is good or bad then you can start taking a supplement like Fortifeye Complete Macular Defense ( contains zinc) or Zinc Free macular Defenses ( No zinc). These supplements are whole body supplements not just eye vitamins. Dr Lange says when recommending supplements for macular degeneration everyone is different so the vitamin regiment will not be the same for each patient. A patient that is 100 lbs with a Macular Risk 1 on DNA testing with early macular degeneration will not take the same supplement that a 250 lb person has with a Macular Risk of 5. When clinically evaluating a macular degeneration patient the Doctor must consider many things and among these are weight, age, disease state and DNA. Dr Lange also utilizes intracellular blood testing ( spectracell) and omega index testing to help develop a nutritional plan that is customized for each patient. Dr. Lange started Lange Eye Care in March 1993 and has grown to 10 locations in Florida. Dr Lange feels his rapid growth and success is directly attributed to his nutritional approach to helping patients. Nutritional eye care is one of the fastest growing areas in eye care. Patients come form all over the country to The Lange Eye Institute in the Villages to see Dr Lange or one of his many specialists. Learn more at www.langeeyecare.com
A DNA test for Macular Degeneration is the only way to know whether it is good or bad for the patient to take zinc. The Macular Risk DNA test is available through Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to find out if a patient needs to be taking a zinc free eye vitamin or not. . Dr. Lange is a pioneer in the new evolving arena he calls genotype directed nutritional therapy for macular degeneration. Every patient has a different DNA and therefore everyone treatment plan must be a little different. Dr. Lange uses weight, age, disease entity and now DNA into consideration when making nutritional recommendations for his patients with macular degeneration.
Dr. Michael Lange is among a select group of doctors in the country taking this approach to help his patients. Dr. Lange states, “When we make the eyes healthier, we are making the entire body healthier, and vice versa.”
Dr. Lange has been utilizing nutrition and lifestyle adjustments for over 20 years and has seen many many patients improve significantly. Dr Lange recommends patients going to an eye care provider that is doing the Macular Risk DNA testing and be tested! Once you have determined if zinc is good or bad then you can start taking a supplement like Fortifeye Complete Macular Defense ( contains zinc) or Zinc Free macular Defenses ( No zinc). These supplements are whole body supplements not just eye vitamins. Dr Lange says when recommending supplements for macular degeneration everyone is different so the vitamin regiment will not be the same for each patient. A patient that is 100 lbs with a Macular Risk 1 on DNA testing with early macular degeneration will not take the same supplement that a 250 lb person has with a Macular Risk of 5. When clinically evaluating a macular degeneration patient the Doctor must consider many things and among these are weight, age, disease state and DNA. Dr Lange also utilizes intracellular blood testing ( spectracell) and omega index testing to help develop a nutritional plan that is customized for each patient. Dr. Lange started Lange Eye Care in March 1993 and has grown to 10 locations in Florida. Dr Lange feels his rapid growth and success is directly attributed to his nutritional approach to helping patients. Nutritional eye care is one of the fastest growing areas in eye care. Patients come form all over the country to The Lange Eye Institute in the Villages to see Dr Lange or one of his many specialists. Learn more at www.langeeyecare.com
to order the new Fortifeye Zinc Free Macular Defense supplement go to http://www.fortifeye.com
Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist talks Nutrition 