Lutein and zeaxanthin are well-established in the realm of eye health, but ever emerging science shows the importance of the carotenoids in brain health. And that comes as no surprise to Kemin, with ‘eye health and brain health are coming together as...
Supplementing lactating women with lutein is an effective way of raising the lutein status of the breast-feeding infant, says a new study from Abbott Nutrition with potential implications for eye and cognitive health of children.
Efforts to establish a framework for dietary reference intakes for bioactives should start with lutein, says a leading researcher, with ‘different kinds of data saying the same thing’.
Despite a substantial body of science supporting the eye health of lutein, a DRI (dietary reference intakes) for lutein is still many years away, say experts.
The discourse around eye health carotenoid meso-zeaxanthin (MZ) has been marred by commercial interests, according to supplement firm OmniActive Health Technologies.
Adding lutein, zeaxanthin and/or omega-3 fatty acids to the AREDS eye health formula may not offer any additional benefits regarding age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk, says the much anticipated AREDS2 data.
Daily supplements of lutein may improve vision and help with tasks such as driving at night, say data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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...
The eye health benefits of lutein supplements may extend to protection against the damaging effects of strong light, suggest new findings from a Japanese study with mice.
The incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the US has shrunk to 6.5 percent, from a level of 9.4 percent 15 years ago, says a new survey.
In the third part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the supply of the ingredients at the center of the eye health products.
A daily supplement of lutein in combination with vitamin A may slow vision loss associated with retinitis pigmentosa, according to the results of a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial.
Kemin Foods and OmniActive Health Technologies have settled a long-standing, lutein processing patent dispute that was due to be heard by a Florida court jury in July, 2010.
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.
Supplements of lutein, long-reported to have benefits for eye health, may also protect against the detrimental effects of long-term computer display light exposure, says a new study from China.
Rising eye-health ingredient zeaxanthin has been launched in a
tablet-friendly form by one of the world's big three players -
Illinois-based Chrysantis.
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.
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.
Kemin has announced a deal with DSM to strengthen an agreement to
supply lutein aimed at eye health around the world, which will see
DSM step up supply of FloraGLO.
Chrysantis announced its branded zeaxanthin has achieved Generally
Regarded As Safe (GRAS) status, opening up the potential for the
ingredient to be used in a new category of functional food and
beverages.
Vitiva is introducing a lutein ester ingredient extracted from
marigold flowers that is being aimed at enabling higher
dosages in dietary supplements in the US and Europe.
Kemin Health has filed a patent infringement suit against
OmniActive Health Technologies for methods pertaining to the
isolation and purification of lutein and lutein compositions.
The bioaccessibility of carotenoids is greater from fruit than dark
green vegetables, says a new study from Ireland that has important
implications for the use of such ingredients in functional foods.
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.
Cognis Nutrition & Health is doubling the lutein ester content
of its branded Xangold ingredient from 10 to 20 percent, thereby
allowing formulators to make smaller capsules preferred by
consumers.
Scientists in the US have identified a mechanism that may explain
how lutein acts against inflammation, research that deepens
understanding of the nutrient's benefits.
LycoRed is introducing a new line of lutein ingredients utilizing
its vegetarian beadlet technology, which is said to reduce overages
and save space in supplement formulations.
Making the point of getting a daily egg, the yolk of which is a
rich source of lutein and zeaxanthing, could reduce the risk of
developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), suggest two new
studies from the University of Massachusetts.
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.
Blue California is introducing a new, water-soluble form of Biolut
lutein made possible by microencapsulation technology, which
extends the uses of the company's branded ingredient to chewable,
effervescent and uncoated supplements,...
The antioxidant activity and safety of lutein from marigold flowers
have been given a boost by research from a Chinese-Canadian
collaboration - research that has been applauded by lutein
producer, Kemin Health.
ZeaVision is planning to support the latest licensee of its
zeaxanthin patent, fulfilling some of its requirements for its
EyePromise supplement line from Kalsec.
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...
Eye health supplement makers could soon have another source of
lutein at their disposal, as Minnesota company NuTein starts
scaling up production from alfalfa.
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),...
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...
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.
