Publications by authors named "Mihaela-Simona Naidin"
Article Synopsis
- Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition linked to mitochondrial dysfunction that causes damage to retinal ganglion cells, and this review aims to explore the effect of daily niacin intake on this disease.
- Five relevant studies were analyzed, revealing that individuals with higher niacin consumption were less likely to have glaucoma compared to those with lower intake, suggesting a possible protective effect of niacin.
- However, due to variations in niacin intake, glaucoma definitions, and other influencing factors, further large-scale, controlled trials are necessary to definitively establish the benefits of niacin for glaucoma patients.
Background And Objectives: Previous studies have shown that the levodopa treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) elevates circulating homocysteine levels, which are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and neurological disorders, or thrombosis. The present trial aimed to examine whether the intake of vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin D3 supplements improved homocysteine level and quality of life (QoL).
Materials And Methods: An interventional prospective trial was conducted in multiple centers across Romania.