The Medical Advisor

You’ve probably heard that eating carrots are good for your eyes. You may have also noticed adverts for eye health dietary supplements. Can vitamins and minerals help your eyesight and eye health? Continue reading to discover more about eye health and vitamins. Having 20/20 vision has long been everybody's goal, but for many adults, it’s not a reality. In addition to imperfect vision, there are a host of other maladies that can occur as we grow older, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, dry eye disease, cataracts, and other eye health issues. Older adults, in particular, are at risk for AMD and may benefit from a supplement for eye health. Those who don’t consume a well-rounded diet rich in key nutrients for eye health may also benefit from supplementation, says Amy Shapiro , MS, RD.  There are some nutrients that are especially important when it comes to eye health: antioxidants, vitami...

Dr. Paul Saladino trained at the University of Arizona with a focus on integrative medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington in 2019, and is a certified functional medicine practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In this interview, Saladino discusses the surprising benefits of the carnivore diet, especially for those struggling with autoimmune disease. Initially, I was skeptical of the carnivore diet, but once I listened to Saladino’s detailed analysis and justification for this approach, I changed my position and believe it is appropriate for a large number of individuals. While at the time of this interview, Saladino was still a resident-in-training, he's developed profound expertise in this area by attending medical school twice, and diving deep into the medical literature. "I graduated from college in 1999. I went to the College of William and Mary, studied chemistry and biology and did a whole ...

Introduction Cancer metabolism has emerged as a promising area of research, with growing interest in therapies that target cellular energy pathways, inflammation, and metabolic vulnerabilities. Beyond conventional surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, a range of metabolic interventions—dietary approaches, repurposed drugs, supplements, and lifestyle modifications—are being investigated for their potential to support cancer control or enhance treatment response. While mainstream oncology guidelines (ASCO, NCCN, ESMO) prioritize interventions supported by high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses, many metabolic interventions rely on mechanistic plausibility, preclinical studies, observational data, or small case series. This article evaluates these emerging strategies, emphasizing evidence strength and translational potential rather than definitive therapeutic claims. Diverse cancer hallmarks targeted by repurposed non-oncology drugs. This figure ...