Eye Health

Valensa makes more astaxanthin as eye health demand increases

15-Apr-2009 By Lorraine Heller

Valensa International has expanded its astaxanthin production capacity for the second time in two years, prompted by increased demand from customers in the eye health arena.

Kemin hones eye health vision

12-Nov-2008 By Shane Starling

Kemin Health has launched an initiative with the American Optometric Association (AOA) to deliver eye health information to optometrists and their patients as it expands its lutein-based, eye health education program.

Demand for zeaxanthin moves to drinks market

21-Oct-2008 By Sarah Hills

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.

Study questions low-dose lutein for eye health

07-Mar-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of lutein and a range of antioxidants did not benefit
the health of normal eyes, possibly highlighting the importance of
doses, suggests new research from England.

Recognition for Pycnogenol role in eye health

09-Apr-2003

The natural antioxidant Pycnogenol, a European pine bark extract
made by Horphag Research, has been included in the new Twinlab
product, Dia-Balance for Eye Health, designed for diabetics and
pre-diabetics.

Online test to assess eye health

02-Jul-2002

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has added a new
functionality to its website which is designed to allow visitors to
asses whether their diet is putting them at risk of eye problems
such as cataracts.

Major opportunities in UK eye health market

10-May-2002

Consumers in the UK are increasingly concerned about eye health,
and are turning to dietary supplements to help fight the problem,
claims a new study commissioned by Kemin Foods.