Efecto de la suplementación oral con una fórmula que contiene ácido R-lipoico en pacientes con glaucoma / Effect of an oral supplementation with a formula containing R-lipoic acid in glaucoma patients

OBJETIVO: Analizar la seguridad y efectividad de la administración oral de un suplemento comercializado que contiene ácido alfa-R-lipoico, taurina, vitaminas C y E, luteína, zeaxantina, zinc, cobre y ácido docosahexaenoico en pacientes con glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto (GPAA) y sujetos control. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de casos y controles que incluyó 30 participantes de ambos sexos, divididos en: pacientes con GPAA (n = 15) y sujetos sanos (GC; n = 15) asignados a tomar durante 6 meses los preparados NuaDHA Visión(R) (1 comp/día) + NuaDHA 1000 (2 comps/día). Los participantes fueron entrevistados, examinados oftalmológicamente, extrayendo sangre periférica que fue procesada para analítica convencional y determinación de actividades prooxidante (malonildialdehído) y estado antioxidante total. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante el programa SPSS 22.0. RESULTADOS: Tras 6 meses de suplementación, los niveles plasmáticos de estado antioxidante total aumentaron significativamente (1,073 ± 0,090 mM vs. 1,276 ± 0,107 mM; p = 0,028), disminuyendo en paralelo los de malonildialdehído (7,066 ± 1,070 μM vs. 2,761 ± 0,462 μM; p = 0,005) en el GGPAA. El malonildialdehído también descendió significativamente en el GC (6,17 ± 1,336 vs. 2,51 ± 0,391; p = 0,028). Los pacientes con GPAA mostraron valores del test de Schirmer notablemente mayores (20-30%) y mejoraron subjetivamente los signos/síntomas de ojo seco, frente a los resultados del GC. CONCLUSIONES: Las formulaciones que contienen vitaminas antioxidantes, ácido alfa-R-lipoico y ácido docosahexaenoico administradas durante 6 meses consecutivos contrarrestaron el estrés oxidativo, y estabilizaron los parámetros morfológicos/funcionales de la superficie ocular y del glaucoma, sin presentar efectos adversos o intolerancias

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the safety and effectiveness of the oral administration of a commercialised supplement containing R-alpha lipoic acid, taurine, vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper and docosahexaenoic acid, in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), and in control subjects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective study of cases and controls was carried out, including 30 participants of both genders that were divided into: POAG Group (n = 15) and a control group (CG; n = 15), assigned to the oral intake of NuaDHA preparations Vision(R) (1 pill/day) + NuaDHA 1000 (2 pills/day) for 6 months. Participants were interviewed, ophthalmologically examined, and peripheral blood was taken for routine analysis and the determination of the pro-oxidant (malondialdehyde) and total antioxidant status. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 22.0 program. RESULTS: After 6 months of supplementation, there was a significant increase in the plasma total antioxidant status (1.073 ± 0.090 mM vs 1.276 ± 0.107 mM, P = .028), along with a parallel decrease in malondialdehyde (7.066 ± 1.070 μM vs 2.771 ± 0.462μM, P = .005) in the POAG group. The malondialdehyde also decreased in the control group (6.17 ± 1.336 vs. 2.51 ± 0.391, P = .028). The Schirmer test improved (20-30%) and the subjective dry eye signs/symptoms noticeably decreased in the POAG group versus the CG. CONCLUSIONS: Formulations containing antioxidant vitamins, R-alpha lipoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, administered for 6 consecutive months, counteracted the oxidative stress by further stabilising the morphological/functional parameters of both the ocular surface and the glaucoma, without presenting with adverse effects or intolerances

Effect of an oral supplementation with a formula containing R-lipoic acid in glaucoma patients. / Efecto de la suplementación oral con una fórmula que contiene ácido R-lipoico en pacientes con glaucoma.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the safety and effectiveness of the oral administration of a commercialised supplement containing R-alpha lipoic acid, taurine, vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper and docosahexaenoic acid, in patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), and in control subjects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective study of cases and controls was carried out, including 30 participants of both genders that were divided into: POAG Group (n=15) and a control group (CG; n=15), assigned to the oral intake of NuaDHA preparations Vision® (1 pill/day)+NuaDHA 1000 (2 pills/day) for 6 months. Participants were interviewed, ophthalmologically examined, and peripheral blood was taken for routine analysis and the determination of the pro-oxidant (malondialdehyde) and total antioxidant status. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 22.0 program. RESULTS: After 6 months of supplementation, there was a significant increase in the plasma total antioxidant status (1.073±0.090mM vs 1.276±0.107mM, P=.028), along with a parallel decrease in malondialdehyde (7.066±1.070µM vs 2.771±0.462µM, P=.005) in the POAG group. The malondialdehyde also decreased in the control group (6.17±1.336 vs. 2.51±0.391, P=.028). The Schirmer test improved (20-30%) and the subjective dry eye signs/symptoms noticeably decreased in the POAG group versus the CG. CONCLUSIONS: Formulations containing antioxidant vitamins, R-alpha lipoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, administered for 6 consecutive months, counteracted the oxidative stress by further stabilising the morphological/functional parameters of both the ocular surface and the glaucoma, without presenting with adverse effects or intolerances.