Treatment for dry eye syndrome
OwnerSpencer P. Thornton, Ellen Troyerinventors
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Abstract
A novel formulation for the treatment of the many underlying inflammatory processes that cause dry eye syndrome. In particular, the formulation, which is orally administered includes the optimal blend of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, and nutrient cofactors necessary to enhance the metabolic conversion associated with the tear-specific series E-one anti-inflammatory prostaglandin (PGE1). As used herein, the term “nutrient cofactor” refers to a compound that supports and enhances the conversion of linoleic acid to gamma-linolenic acid. Additionally, the formulation inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory compounds, as well as the growth of viral and bacterial pathogens of the three-layer tear film.
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A formulation for the oral treatment of dry eye syndrome, comprising:
- an effective amount of omega-3 fatty acid;
- an effective amount of omega-6 fatty acid;
- an effective amount of gamma-linolenic-acid;
- an effective amount of nutrient cofactors
- an effective amount of lactoferrin;
- an effective amount of mucin complex;
- an effective amount of vitamin E;
- and
- an effective amount of curcumin.
A formulation for the treatment of dry eye syndrome, comprising:
- black currant seed oil, in a range of 400 mg to 2500 mg;
- cod liver oil, in a range of 1 mg to 7 mg, wherein the ratio between said black currant seed oil to said cod liver oil is 400 mg/1 mg;
- vitamin A, in a range of 500 IU to 1600 IU;
- vitamin C, in a range of 30 mg to 400 mg;
- vitamin B6, in a range of 4 mg to 30 mg;
- lactoferrin, in a range of 5 mg to 400 mg;
- magnesium, in a range of 10 mg to 200 mg;
- mucin complex, in a range of 50 mg to 400 mg;
- vitamin E, in a range of 10 IU to 200 IU;
- and
- curcumin, in a range of 20 mg to 300 mg.
A formulation for the treatment of dry eye syndrome, comprising:
- black currant seed oil, at least about 800 mg;
- cod liver oil, at least about 2 mg;
- vitamin A, at least about 1000 IU;
- vitamin C, at least about 100 mg;
- vitamin B6, at least about 8 mg;
- lactoferrin, at least about 10 mg;
- magnesium, at least about 20 mg;
- mucin complex, at least about 250 mg;
- vitamin E, at least about 32 IU;
- and
- curcumin, at least about 100 mg.
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