Macular Pigment

New eye health gummy hits market to combat blue light

08-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The amount of time people stare at a screen isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

Evidence builds on macular carotenoids' potential in protecting eyes against 'blue light' damage

19-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

A new study backed by ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies elucidated further the mechanism in which macular carotenoids may protect eyes from blue light damage.

Lutein/zeaxanthin and cognitive health: New study supports macular pigment as potential biomarker of brain health

27-Aug-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Measuring macular pigment offers potential as a biomarker of cognitive health, and Alzheimer’s patients are more likely to be seriously deficient in carotenoids, say data from two new studies.

Continuous supplementation with carotenoids may further boost eye health: Study

07-Aug-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Sustained supplementation with the macular carotenoids can lead to greater augmentation of macular pigment and improve contrast sensitivity, says a new study.

Lutein/zeaxanthin may boost retinal sensitivity for people with early AMD: Long-term study

05-Mar-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Two years of supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin may boost macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and retinal sensitivity in people with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a new study.

Lutein, zeaxanthin plus omega-3 shows benefits for AMD sufferers

27-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may boost the pigment in the retina and help people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says new data from Germany.

Letter to the editor

Comment is free, but fact is sacred: The 3 macular carotenoids are required to enrich macular pigment and optimise vision

22-Jan-2013 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.  

Lutein may benefit more elderly than thought

27-Jul-2004

Lutein supplements, shown previously to fortify the macular layer
in the eye and thought to protect against age-related blindness,
also appear to increase macular pigment in people at earlier stages
of age-related macular degeneration...

Further evidence supports role of diet in eye health

20-Aug-2002

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...