Antioxidant

Special focus on vitamin E

Overlooked but so important: The top vitamin E articles of 2014

09-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Over 90% of Americans are not consuming the RDA for vitamin E, but the nutrient is still seen as overlooked. In this special focus we look at some of the most exciting emerging science for the vitamin.

Annatto Tocotrienols are more potent vitamin E antioxidant for fish oil, says study

04-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may be better antioxidants than tocopherol-tocotrienol mixtures or alpha-tocopherol alone, suggests a recent study testing infant formula containing omega-3 fatty acids.

Optimal selenium status linked to better mood for young adults: Study

10-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Maintaining optimal levels of selenium may improve mood and be associated with lower risk of depressive symptoms for young adults, says a new study from New Zealand.

Antioxidant supplement launch helps Progressive Laboratories revamp professional product line

02-Oct-2014 By Hank Schultz

In the latest move to revamp its line of supplements for healthcare professionals, Progressive Laboratories Inc. has introduced an antioxidant product based on branded ingredients from Kyowa Hakko USA and French company Seppic.

‘Small but significant’: Antioxidant vitamin supplements may support healthy arteries

27-Aug-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamins A, C, E, and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of arterial stiffness, with effects most notable in healthy, young individuals, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

FutureCeuticals demonstrates method for measuring antioxidant activity directly in blood

19-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier FutureCeuticals has announced results of a clinical study that quantifies the direct effect of its Spectra product on free radicals in human blood.

DSM introduces new astaxanthin form, responds to critics of its 'nature-identical' approach

24-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

DSM has announced a new form of its AstaSana nature-identical astaxanthin—a 10% fluid suspension—and in doing so has responded to recent questions raised about its synthetic ingredient.  

‘Opening doors’: Whole grape extracts support cardiovascular health and antioxidant activity

14-Jan-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily intake of a whole grape extract may improve antioxidant levels, and improve cholesterol levels, says the first North American study to report such measures.

Acai and brain health: Has study unlocked Amazonian fruit’s neuroprotective effects?

04-Dec-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

The potential brain health benefits of açai (Euterpe oleraceae Mart.) may be linked to an inhibition of the aggregation of beta-amyloid proteins, says a new study from Australia.

DSM elbows into astaxanthin market with synthetic ingredient

18-Nov-2013 By Hank Schultz

A major competitor has entered the astaxanthin ring with DSM’s launch of its new synthetic ingredient at the Supply Side West trade show in Las Vegas last week.

Mannatech granted 90th patent

16-Aug-2013 By Hank Schultz

Mannatech Inc., a Texas-based supplement manufacturer, announced the granting of its 90th patent, with the granting of five new patents in 2013 relating to the company’s product portfolio.

Cochrane: Antioxidants don’t increase female fertility

05-Aug-2013 By Shane STARLING

A review of antioxidant research has concluded that antioxidants don’t improve the chances of women becoming pregnant.

High dose vitamin supplements may reduce lifespan by up to a quarter: Animal data

09-Jul-2013 By Nathan Gray

A high intake of vitamin C and vitamin E could 'dramatically' reduce life expectancy by up to 26%, according to new research in voles.

Brunswick Labs unveils antioxidant database to open ‘new dimensions of analysis and understanding’

01-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Brunswick Labs – the pioneer developer and service provider for ORAC antioxidant values – has launched a new database to ‘open up new dimensions of analysis and understanding’ for antioxidant substances.

Curcumin: New studies support brain and cardiovascular benefits

11-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of curcumin – the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color – may support healthy aging, with two new studies indicating benefits for arterial aging and cognition.

Could NAC supplements be a ‘hindrance’ for sports nutrition?

06-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a precursor of glutathione, may hinder muscle performance and recovery, says a new study.

Omega-3 may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases

13-May-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may counter the alleviate oxidative stress in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study from Malaysia.

Regular cocoa flavanol intake could help maintain brain health – study

16-Apr-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

New research claims regularly eating cocoa flavanols could protect people from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Green tea extracts show promise for people with metabolic syndrome

02-Apr-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Drinking green tea or taking a supplement containing green tea extracts may improve the body’s antioxidant protection in people with the metabolic syndrome, says a new study.

Vitamin E tocotrienol shows breast health benefits: Mouse data

01-Apr-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may slow the development and reduce the number and size of breast tumors, suggests new data from lab mice.

Special edition: Antioxidants and Carotenoids

Pterostilbene and ergothioneine: A rich man-poor man story of antioxidant marketing

15-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

With antioxidants that are relatively new to the market, strong scientific evidence backing benefits and modes of action is crucial to constructing a coherent ingredient story, experts say.  The tale of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and pterostilbene,...

Blueberries may protect DNA from damage: Human data

19-Feb-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming blueberries may protect DNA from damage related to oxidative stress, suggests new research from Italy, but the fruit’s role in vascular function still needs additional study.

The Apple Tree of Life? Adding leaves to juice boosts health potential: Study

05-Feb-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Adding apple tree leaves to cloudy apple juice to boost polyphenol content could prove a reliable and cheap way for manufacturers to produce functional beverages with disease-preventing potential, according to a new Polish study.

Carotenoid consumption could benefit ALS risk

31-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

A high intake of carotenoid compounds may help to prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to Harvard researchers.

West African sorghum extract shows anti-inflammatory and immune health benefits

17-Jan-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

An extract from West African sorghum may provide anti-inflammatory effects and immune benefits, as well as offer food color and nutricosmetic potential, according to new data.

Multivitamins and antioxidants may promote cancer growth in late-stage patients, warns Nobel laureate

17-Jan-2013 By Nathan Gray

Antioxidant nutritional supplements may actually promote cancer progression in late-stage cancers patients, according to a new research paper published by Nobel laureate James Watson.

Size matters: Researchers warn nano-polyphenols may have reversed effects

17-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

The beneficial effects attributed to antioxidants such as polyphenols could be reversed when they are used in nano-forms, according to new research.

Omega-3s possess antioxidant potential, says gene expression study

24-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3 fatty acids may offer antioxidant potential by modifying gene expression linked to antioxidant enzymes, says a new study from Germany.

Onion’s antioxidant potential may offer brain benefits: Mouse study

09-Jul-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with onion and extracts from the vegetable may protect the brain from additional damage linked to stroke, suggests preliminary data from a study with mice.

Nano-nutrients may get stability boost from natural antioxidants

04-Jul-2012 By Nathan Gray

The addition of natural antioxidants to nano-scale nutracuetical formulations could help to boost their long term stability against oxidation, say researchers.

Beta-carotene and vitamin E offer ‘no benefit’ for AMD: Cochrane review

20-Jun-2012

Supplementation with vitamin E of beta-carotene will not prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration, while there is not enough evidence to assess the benefits of other popular supplement combinations including lutein and zeaxanthin, according...

Vitamins C & E may benefit women on oral contraceptives

19-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of vitamins C and E may protect against the increase in markers of oxidative stress in women receiving oral contraceptives, says a new study.

Lutein, zeaxanthin may reduce cataract risk: Study

15-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Lutein and zeaxanthin may protect the lens of the eye from oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cataracts, says a new study.

Tomato juice shows sports nutrition potential

07-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A daily glass of antioxidant-rich tomato juice may reduce markers of oxidative stress and damage after exhaustive exercise, suggests a new study.

Antioxidant-rich watercress shows sports nutrition potential

16-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with watercress may reduce markers of oxidative stress and damage after exhaustive exercise, suggests a new study.

Sea buckthorn leaf extracts show exercise benefits: Study

05-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the leaves of the sea buckthorn plant may boost exercise capacity and protect against oxidative damage caused by excessive exercise, suggests new data from a lab rat study.

Dispatches from IFT Wellness 2012

Professor: Term 'antioxidant' should be banished from food labels

30-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

The term ‘antioxidant’ should be banished from food labels and replaced with more specific claims about the health benefits of the phytonutrients and other ingredients in question, according to one leading academic.

Antioxidant claims continue to grow – but have consumers 'checked out' of the ORAC debate?

27-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

US retail sales of products making antioxidant claims grew a healthy 8.6% to $64.8bn in 2011, although marketers are still struggling to articulate their benefits to consumers, according to a new report from Packaged Facts.

Clinical trial fails to find antioxidant Alzheimer’s benefit

21-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with an antioxidant-rich combination of vitamin E, vitamin C and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is not associated with changes in important markers for Alzheimer’s disease, finds new research.

Wild blackberry extracts show promise as brain health nutraceuticals: Lab data

20-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from wild blackberries may protect brain cells from oxidative stress, but commercial berry extracts were ineffective, report researchers from the UK and Portugal.

Berries could boost brain health in aging population, say researchers

13-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

A diet rich in phytochemicals from berries could help improve brain health in several ways, such as improving communication pathways and protecting against oxidative stress, say researchers.

Marine ingredient shows diabetes potential: Rat study

16-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the marine compound astaxanthin could help to prevent or alleviate complications associated with diabetes, new research in rats has suggested.

Tomato by-products provide sustainable source of bioactives: Study

13-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Industrial by-products from tomato processing contain a significant amount of bioactive compounds that could be used to provide natural and sustainable source of antioxidants for functional food formulation, or to act as preservative ingredients in foods,...

Açai pulp demonstrates neuroprotective effects in new mouse study

13-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

New evidence of the potentially neuro-protective effects of açai was unveiled this week in a study on mouse brain cells suggesting pulp from the Amazonian fruit could “combat some of the inflammatory and oxidative mediators of aging at the cellular level”.

Green tea extract may protect against muscle damage from exercise

08-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from green tea may protect the muscles from exercise-induced damage, according to a new study from Poland.

Polyphenol-rich juice may boost heart health: Coca-Cola study

29-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The potential heart health benefits of polyphenol-rich juice may be linked to a positive change in expression of protein linked to artery health, suggests data from a pilot study from Coca-Cola.

POM launches bid to turn POMx into next big thing in functional ingredients

10-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

POM Wonderful has branched out into the ingredients supply market with plans to launch its POMx pomegranate polyphenols as a functional ingredient for other manufacturers to use on a global basis.

McCormick-backed study probes effects of black pepper and rosemary on mental energy and fatigue

09-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring whether rosemary or black pepper could tackle mental fatigue as part of a series of studies financed by the McCormick Science Institute.

Plant extract blend offers potent antioxidant activity: Study

30-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of 20 plant-based ingredients may boost antioxidant defenses and combat oxidative stress, according to results of a small study.

Fruit waste may provide cheap source of antioxidants, suggests study

26-Sep-2011 By Nathan Gray

Fruits and vegetables waste by-products could be utilized as a good source of cheap antioxidants for improving human health and reducing the risks of some chronic diseases, according to new research.