Eye Health

ATHENS, Ga.— Four to six months of supplementation with 12 mg/d of a combination of lutein and zeaxanthin significantly increases macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and improves visual performance in glare for most subjects, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science (2008;85(2):82-88). Forty healthy subjects with a mean age of 23.9 were followed for six months ...

ReferencesIn the world around us, carotenoids help give various fruits and vegetables their colorful hues. Tomatoes, for example, get their red coloration from lycopene, while carrots obtain their orange from beta-carotene. Because of their inherent functions in nature, these nutrients have been popular in the food and beverage industry as food colorants. More recently, however, carotenoids have been recognized for ...

COLUMBIA, Md.—Martek Biosciences announced that its patented, vegetarian form of DHA omega-3, life’sDHA™, is featured in new Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry Flavored 100% fruit juice blend. Pomegranate Blueberry is made from a blend of five juices and enhanced with 50mg of life’sDHA per 8-fl.-oz. serving. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 is a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid that supports brain, eye ...

References In Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of “Sunset Boulevard”, the aging actress Norma Desmond proclaims she won’t go quietly into the night, as she still holds the power to captivate “With One Look.” She’s not the only one to realize the striking impact visual connection holds. Frankie Valli “can’t take his eyes off of you”, while Bruce Springsteen ...

References “Love fed fat soon turns to boredom,” said the poet Ovid. But what do ancient Roman intellectuals really know about fat? Not too long ago, most people would have agreed with the Latin literary legend. Today, the word on good fats is spreading, and the vehicles for bringing these fats to the people are anything but boring. Fish ...