By Dr. John Nolan and Prof. Stephen Beatty - Macular Pigment Research Group, Vision Research Centre, Waterford, Ireland
Claims that meso-zeaxanthin is not required for eye health formulations in addition to the established ingredients, lutein and zeaxanthin, are "misleading" and "erroneous", leading eye-health researchers tell NutraIngredients.
A combination of three carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin – may be needed to boost retinal levels and support eye health, suggests new data from Ireland and the UK.
Research into the bioavailability of carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin has confirmed that bioavailability is very much dependent on formulations used, with starch blends performing better than alginate.
A combination of three carotenoids - lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin – may be needed for eye health benefits in people with abnormal retinal pigmentation, suggests new data from Ireland.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issue a letter of no objection to the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status of OmniActive’s eye health ingredient Lutemax 2020.
High dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds with a long history of eye health benefits, may reduce the risk of late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but they show little effect in the early stages of the disease, claims a new...
Recent lutein and zeaxanthin research provides more evidence for the macular pigments’ roles in healthy vision and cognition, according to speakers at New Developments in Carotenoids Research, an international conference held at The Jean Mayer USDA Human...
A combination of antioxidant pigments and vitamins may slow down sight loss in elderly people, according to researchers from Queen’s University, Belfast.
OmniActive Health Technologies has extended a patent for technology, which it claims provides high levels of lutein, to a growing number of additional global markets to meet demand for products targeting eye health.
Chrysantis said it is developing its eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin for use in food and beverages as the company announced it is boosting its sales force to meet growing demand in the supplement sector.
Ingredient group ZMC has been granted a lutein and zeaxanthin
patent, which the company hopes will help position it as a leading
global supplier for the two dietary supplement ingredients.
A higher intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, as well
as vitamin E, could reduce the risk of developing cataracts by
about 15 per cent, suggests a new study.
Israeli's Algatechnologies is considering ways to extend its
business beyond astaxanthin. It is investigating opportunities to
derive other nutritional ingredients and biofuel from microalgae.
A new human study has shown that Cognis' Xangold lutein and
zeaxanthin ingredient is effective at boosting the eye health of
those with early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Oral supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin provided a four-fold
increase in protection from UV radiation-induced skin damage, says
a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled, multi-centre study,
co-funded by Kemin Health.
Chrysantis has a new utility patent for development of zeaxanthin
esters - an announcement that bodes well for its
soon-to-be-launched extended line of the naturally sourced eye
health ingredients.
A stable intake of the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, could
reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration by 43 per cent
in women under 75, says a new cohort study.
Awareness of lutein in Europe is growing apace, according to a new
consumer survey. But many consumers have not heard of age-related
macular degeneration, meaning that the carotenoid's potential in
reducing risk of the condition...
As Prevent Blindness America observes AMD/Low Vision Awareness
month in February, Jess Halliday speaks to Manuel Pavon of
Chrysantis about the emerging role of zeaxanthin in eye health.
An article that casts doubts on the effectiveness of eye health
supplements has led industry members and scientists to leap to the
defence of lutein and zeaxathin, which they are confident has been
shown to improve the visual function...
Cognis Nutrition & Health is introducing a vegetarian version
of its marigold-derived Xangold 10% microencapsulated lutein ester
beadlets for tablet and dry food formulators seeking to meet the
needs of a burgeoning vegetarian...
New company Chrysantis' plan to bring to market proprietary
marigold extracts with a high natural zeaxanthin content could give
eye health product formulators a new tool to help combat
age-related macular degeneration (ARMD),...
California-based BI Nutraceuticals has joined with Mexican raw
materials manufacturer Pigmentos Vegetales del Centro (PIVEG) to
become the North American distributor for the company's
ingredients.
Eating fruit may help protect against the development of
age-related maculopathy (ARM), an eye disease that can cause
blindness, according to US scientists.
A study by researchers in Manchester, England, suggests that
Cognis' Xangold natural lutein ester supplements may promote eye
health in the elderly. If the evidence is confirmed, dietary
supplements and a higher intake of fruits...
Sabinsa Corporation of the US has introduced a new stabilised
lutein composition called ZeaLutein. The product is a mixture of
natural xanthophyll carotenoid pigments and Bioperine, the
company's patented nutrient bioavailability...
