Lutein

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Beyond the popular beta-carotene, a number of carotenoids are gaining market share for their ability to deliver antioxidant benefits to areas such as the eyes, skin, prostate and joints. Formulators have several challenges to consider, including stability issues and the ...More
May 9, 2012 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles
New Swissbiotics Products Feature DSM Ingreds

Two new products, a sports/energy drink and a daily nutritional drink, include a range of DSM ingredients, including Ribose, PeptoPro and Teavigo. ...More
April 10, 2012
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Top 5 Quirky Supplements at Expo West

Five unusual supplements that caught my eye at Natural Products Expo West this year. From ancient grains in a capsule to beverages designed after a major study, these may just be the first in next year's trends. ...More
March 14, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Blog
FDA Doesn't Object to Lutemax 2020® GRAS Status

OmniActive received a "no objection Letter" from FDA with reference to the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status for Lutemax 2020®, allowing the eye heath ingredient to be formulated into functional foods and beverages in the United States. Lutemax 2020, ...More
March 1, 2012
Posted in News
Supplement Cocktail Improves Eye Fatigue

A combination of fish oil, bilberry and lutein help improve symptoms of asthenopia and eye fatigue, according to recent study results. ...More
December 30, 2011
Posted in News
Review Highlights Carotenoid Role in Protection Against AMD

WATERFORD, Ireland—A review out of Waterford Institute of Technology has concluded supplementation with the macular carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin is likely the best approach to fortifying the antioxidant protection of the macula against the risk and/or ...More
November 29, 2011
Posted in News
Zeaxanthin Supplementation Raises MPOD, Helps Cones

A university study found AMD patients taking zeaxanthin had increased MPOD comparable to lutein supplementation and provided benefits specifically to the foveal cones. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News
Quality Supplements Could Cut $100B in Health Care Costs

Supplements save dollars and lives; available data suggests $135 billion annually could be saved while improving quality of life and health status for those who suffer from diabetes. Use of evidence-based supplements can also save an additional $50 billion to $100 billion ...More
November 1, 2011
Posted in News
Supplements Key to Solving Nation's Budget Woes

Congress could help solve the national budget crisis by encouraging Americans to take supplements, which have been shown to reduce health care costs, according to Allen Dobson, Ph.D., cofounder and president of Dobson, Davanzo and Association LLC. At the Natural Health ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News
ERNA Releases Vitamin Fact Book

The European Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ERNA) offers a comprehensive overview of vitamins, minerals and other food components, including food sources, recommended intakes and safety in its recently published fact book. The book “Facts about Vitamins, Minerals and Other ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in News