Posted by nolvas on March 3, 2006, at 6:38:28
In reply to Re: from VRP newsletter - J South » nolvas, posted by tealady on March 3, 2006, at 1:20:54
Here's some studies :) >
Babizhayev, M. A., et al. The natural histidine-containing dipeptide Nalpha-acetylcarnosine as an antioxidant for ophthalmic use. Biochemistry. 65(5):588-598, 2000.
Babizhayev, M. A., et al. N-Acetylcarnosine, a natural histidine-containing dipeptide, as a potent ophthalmic drug in treatment of human cataracts. Peptides. 22(6):979-994, 2001.Wang, A. M., et al. Medical application of carnosine. Department of Biochemistry and Department of Neurobiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, PR China.
Eye drops containing 20 mM (approximately 425 mg) carnosine were used to treat patients aged 48 - 60 years with various degrees of eyesight impairment but without symptoms of cataract. The course of treatment is from 2 to 6 months. The results demonstrate that carnosine appears to alleviate eye tiredness and comparatively improve eyesight (obviously improve eyesight, giving more clear vision). Subjects reported that carnosine could brighten and relax their eyes.
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