The untold success stories of vitamins
18-Nov-2009 - As the world population increases, so does the shadow of malnutrition. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD)...
OmniActive extends eye health range
05-Nov-2009 - A combination ingredient with lutein and zeaxanthin has been launched by OmniActive, as the...
Diet and color: Mind the ‘phytonutrient gap’!
16-Oct-2009 - Eighty per cent of Americans are endangering their health by failing to eat a diet...
Omega-3 may prevent age-related sight loss
08-Oct-2009 - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of developing age-related blindness by...
Valensa brings partners to astaxanthin table
08-Oct-2009 - Florida-based Valensa International has signed licensing agreements with three supplement makers for its patented eye...
Jury to decide lutein patent dispute case
30-Sep-2009 - A US district court has ruled a jury not a judge must decide a long-running...
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Are health claims curbing freedom of speech?
21-Sep-2009 - The US FDA is being sued over its health claims regime – actions that are...
Martek takes on DHA distributor for west coast
27-Aug-2009 - A new distribution deal announced today will see ingredient firm ET Horn selling Martek...
Zeaxanthin suppliers unite
21-Aug-2009 - A group of zeaxanthin suppliers have united to form the Zeaxanthin Trade Association to increase...
Patent reissue won’t affect legal battle, says lutein player
13-Aug-2009 - New York-based OmniActive Health Technologies says the reissue of a lutein patent to Kemin Industries...
Lutein, blackcurrant extract may reduce visual fatigue: Study
10-Aug-2009 - A supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin and blackcurrant extract may reverse signs of visual fatigue, according...
Omega-3 may prevent blindness in the elderly: Study
23-Jul-2009 - A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of age-related macular...
Carnosine may help prevent cateracts: Study
17-Jul-2009 - A new study conducted on rat eye lenses indicates that the dietary supplement carnosine may...
Antioxidant supplement shows potential against AMD
24-Jun-2009 - A combination of antioxidant pigments and vitamins may slow down sight loss in elderly...
Omega-3 plus AREDS supplement works for eye health: Study
16-Jun-2009 - Higher intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids, combined with the age related eye disease...
Kemin wins lutein patent renewal
11-Jun-2009 - Iowa-based supplier, Kemin Health, has been reissued patents first issued in 1995 that will “solidify...
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The quiet potential of supplements and fortified foods
11-May-2009 - What do companies like Vitamin Shoppe, Johnson & Johnson, DSM, Whole Foods, NBTY and even...
Valensa makes more astaxanthin as eye health demand increases
15-Apr-2009 - Valensa International has expanded its astaxanthin production capacity for the second time in two...
Zeaxanthin supplier meets GMP needs
08-Apr-2009 - Zeaxanthin supplier, Chrysantis, has added a secondary analysis method to its marigold-sourced zeaxanthin...
OmniActive pushes lutein patents worldwide
11-Mar-2009 - OmniActive Health Technologies has extended a patent for technology, which it claims provides high levels...
Lutein may protect eyes against long-term computer use: Study
02-Mar-2009 - Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the...
B vitamins may prevent female blindness: Study
24-Feb-2009 - A combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk...
Lutein-fortified milk passes bioavailability test: Study
09-Feb-2009 - Fortifying fermented milk with lutein may be a suitable vehicle to boost intakes of...
Kemin hones eye health vision
12-Nov-2008 - Kemin Health has launched an initiative with the American Optometric Association (AOA) to deliver...
Vitamin A supplements pass quality test - just
30-Oct-2008 - A market survey of vitamin A supplements has found only six out of ten...
