Eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet could reduce the risk of the incurable eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), by more than 60 per cent, says a new study.
A healthy diet containing plenty of antioxidants and fish can
reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a
new study from Harvard Medical School.
American nutrition charity Vitamin Angels has launched a new
campaign to distribute vitamin A supplements to the world's poorest
children at risk from blindness and is relying on corporate aid for
success.
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...
UK consumer watchdog Which? has cast doubts over the effectiveness
of eye health supplements in an article that could affect
confidence in products and have a detrimental affect on the
industry.
Algatechnologies has taken the first step towards increasing
distribution of its AstaPure astaxantin in Europe, entering into a
new partnership with S Black to sell the antioxidant in the UK and
Ireland.
Kalsec has launched its paprika-derived zeaxanthin ZeaGold onto the
eye health ingredients market, following a patent licensing
agreement with ZeaVision.
Cyanotech has signed a deal with a distribution company in China
that will see its astaxanthin ingredient sold in the promising
market for the first time - for both human nutrition and
aquaculture.
Cognis has been denied permission to make a qualified health claim
for the consumption of its Xangold brand lutein esters and reduced
risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Upping intake of vitamins C and E, zinc, and beta-carotene could
reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by a
third, suggests a new Dutch study.
Eye health supplement makers could soon have another source of
lutein at their disposal, as Minnesota company NuTein starts
scaling up production from alfalfa.
A new technique that allows researchers to track carotenoids
consumed in plant foods through the body's bloodstream confirms the
role of plant beta-carotene in raising vitamin A levels.
The cost-effective benefits and research standards set to become
international has added to the attraction of outsourcing R&D to
India and China - two developing nations that are set to ease the
ever-increasing cost pressures,...
Taking vitamin E supplements, as well as a higher intake of the B
vitamins riboflavin and thiamine, could slow cataract progession,
suggest US researchers.
Supplement makers have been tapping into consumer's eye health
anxieties for the last four years and although product launches
seem to have peaked in 2003, there are no signs of a serious
slow-down, reports Jess Halliday.
An extract of resveratrol-rich walnuts could offer supplement
makers a new ingredient for tackling the onset of age-related
macular degeneration, writes Dominique Patton.
Chrysantis is ready to start selling EZ Eyes to dietary supplement
makers following the FDA's acceptance of the marigold-derived
natural zeaxanthin as a new dietary ingredient (NDI), reports
Jess Halliday.
The vitamin A in carrots has long been believed to aid night
vision, but new research from Harvard Medical Center indicates that
the whole spectrum of fruit and vegetables could help preserve
sight by reducing the risk of developing...
Natural astaxanthin is about to join the ingredients jostling for
formulators' attention in the eye care market, as Valensa
International's new dietary ingredient notification (NDI) for
Zanthin is approved by the FDA, reports...
Astaxanthin supplier GoForLife has opted to change its name to one
that better reflects its core business: AstaVita, which is also the
name of its natural dietary supplement range.
Ball Horticultural-subsidiary Chrysantis has signed a licensing
agreement with ZeaVision for the marketing and selling of
zeaxanthin, a deal which gives it limited, non-exclusive license
store of the supplement maker's patents...
Tea is once again being heralded as something more than a
refreshing brew as research suggests it may prevent diabetes and
complications associated with the disease.
Supplementing infant formula with long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acid (LCP) throughout the first year of life may help babies see
more clearly, according to scientists at the Retina Foundation of
the Southwest in Dallas, Texas.
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...
Bausch & Lomb has come to a cross licensing settlement with
Alcon over the latter's infringement of its patented eye health
supplement formulation, Ocuvite PreserVision.
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),...
Eye health company Bausch & Lomb has filed a lawsuit against
Inverness Medical Innovations for alleged infringement of its
patent rights to the antioxidant and mineral formula contained in
its Ocuvite PreserVision supplements.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with the seller of a
supplement containing lutein over claims that the product could
restore vision already lost form age related macular degeneration
(AMD) and remove specks, known as...
Consumers may be exposed to increasing amounts of herbals, despite
intentional usage having reached a plateau in recent years, due to
the addition of ingredients such as lutein and lycopene in
multivitamins, say researchers.
Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids found in dark leafy green
vegetables, were nearly 10 times more powerful than the antioxidant
vitamin E in protecting human eye cells from UV-induced damage,
report US researchers.
A supplement combining acetyl L-carnitine, highly concentrated
omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q 10 may support and maintain
visual function in elderly people at increased risk of developing
vision loss, reported researchers last...
