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A Revolutionary Eye Care Supplement: Cordyceps Cicadae
By Alpro Pharmacy
April 20, 2021
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Some quick facts before we begin....
Did you know that:
– Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.
– In 2020, an estimated 76 MILLION people worldwide were affected by Glaucoma.
– More than 12% among glaucoma patients will lead to blindness if left untreated.
– Glaucoma is becoming the 2nd most common cause of blindness worldwide.
Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is a known risk factor for glaucoma and optic nerve damage. High IOP results from the accumulation of aqueous humour in the anterior chamber, which is primarily due to the eye’s lack of
capabilities to drain aqueous fluid sufficiently. Increased IOP is considered a major risk factor for progressive loss of Retinal Ganglion Cells (RGCs) in the retina.
Do you know?
Is Glaucoma Prevention Possible?
There are a few studies that are published recently and it has caused some exciting news in glaucoma prevention or aids in preventing conditions from worsening. Cordyceps cicadae which has long been used as a Chinese herbal medicine since 1600 years ago, is proven to effectively lower or maintain the IOP at the normal IOP range. It is possibly due to its ability to increase the outflow of aquoues humour hence the IOP reduction. Besides that, it has high anti-inflammation and antioxidant property. This results in a reduction of the effect of oxidative stress hence its believe to be able to have impact on the below eye disease apart from glaucoma:
– Dry eyes symptoms
– Cataract
– Infected eyes
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What is Cordyceps Cicadae?
C. cicadae belongs to the Clavicipitaceae family, and is also known as cicadae flower or Chan-hua. It parasitizes the larvae or nymphs of cicadas (Cicada flammate) and forms a biological complex of larva and fungus. The Compendium of Materia Medica notes that C. cicadae is a valuable traditional Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of eye diseases, vision improvements.
How can we help?
Introducing the revolutionary eye care supplement that you need. GKB Cordyceps Cicadae. If you are a working adult or someone who has long screen time, this product would be beneficial for you. It has many benefits:
1. Improves Chronic Dry Eye Symptoms
-Increase tear production
-Increase tear film break up time
2. Helps to Reduce Intraocular Pressure (Eyes Pressure)
-Reduces the production of aqueous humor and hence reducing IOP
-Prevents glaucoma condition from worsening
3. Helps to Prevent Cataract formation
-Antioxidant
-Anti-Inflammation
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