Ultraviolet

Korean research links hydrangea extract to beauty-from-within properties

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in South Korea explored the effects of ingesting hydrangea extract on skin health. They found a correlation between ingesting the extract and suppressed damage caused by ultraviolet B.

UV-treated milk protein may give older adults an immunity boost, study suggests

22-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Studies have linked protein-energy malnutrition to impaired immune function in the elderly, so researchers compared how a novel ultraviolet-treated dairy protein may give older adults an immunity boost.

Lycopene, lutein supplements show skin protection from within against UV radiation

07-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex or lutein may protect against the damaging effects of UV exposure on the skin, says a new study.

Fermented soymilk isoflavones could cut UV damage

30-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Consuming fermented soymilk products may help protect against ultraviolet radiation damage by increasing the number of isoflavone compounds in the body, according to a study on mice.

Rosemary + grapefruit extracts show beauty-from-within potential: RCT

06-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from rosemary and grapefruit may improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from researchers in Spain and Italy.

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Green tea extracts fail to protect skin against UV

20-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of green tea extracts and vitamin C may not protect skin from sun burn, says a new double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial from England.

Milk thistle compound backed for UV skin protection

04-Feb-2013 By Nathan Gray

Silibinin, a major active compound from milk thistle extract, could help to protect against UV-induced skin cancer, according to new research.

Fruit and vegetable compounds associated with 'healthy' changes in skin tone

12-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increased consumption of carotenoid containing fruit and vegetables is associated with measurable and perceptibly beneficial effects on skin appearance within six weeks, say researchers.

Vitamin D supplements recommended for people with fair skin

07-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

People with very pale skin may require vitamin D supplements because they are unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs while also avoiding sunburn, according to new research.

Cyanotech takes Bioastin to condition-specific formulas

15-Oct-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

In a bid to attract a greater gamut of consumers,
Hawaiian Cyanotech Corporation is rolling out new
condition-specific formulas containing its proprietary astaxanthin.

Cyanotech gains novel foods go-ahead for astaxanthin

06-Mar-2007 By staff reporter

Hawaiian microalgae specialist Cyanotech has received the green
light to sell its astaxanthin in the EU under novel foods
regulations, opening up a new market that it says has great
potential for the antioxidant ingredient.

Fuji bags astaxanthin inflammation patent

24-Jul-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

Fuji Chemical Industry has been granted a US patent for the use of
astaxanthin to reduce inflammation, enabling the manufacturer to
further strengthen its position in the market.

Hawaiian astaxanthin producer seeks novel foods go-ahead

30-Jun-2006 By staff reporter

Cyanotech Corporation, a Hawaiian-based company specialising in
ingredients from microalgae, is to take its astaxanthin-rich algae
extract into the European supplements market and has sought novel
foods approval from the UK's...

BioReal ups astaxanthin capacity for Japanese demand

30-May-2006 By Jess Halliday

BioReal Sweden's (formerly AstaReal) has harvested its first crop
of astaxanthin-producing microalgae from its new bioreactors, after
almost doubling capacity in order to meet rising demand from Japan.

Vitamin D - sunlight or supplements?

01-Feb-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements and diet, and not sunlight, should be your source of
vitamin D, dermatology experts have concluded after reviewing
studies from both sides of the on-going debate.

Midday sun is good for vitamin D levels, say scientists

27-May-2005

Going out in the midday sun, without sunscreen, is good for you,
say scientists with new research, which will add fuel to the
growing row between vitamin D supporters and skin cancer
campaigners.

Use supplements not sunbeds to lift vitamin D levels

10-May-2005

Supplements, and not increased exposure to either natural or
artificial ultraviolet (UV) light, should be the preferred way of
topping up vitamin D levels, stress medical experts in a journal
this month.

Get vitamin D from supplements not sunshine

04-May-2005

Medical experts are warning that people wanting to boost their
vitamin D should do so by supplementing their diet rather than
putting themselves at risk of skin cancer by increasing exposure to
natural or artificial UV.

Vitamin D under spotlight in new cancer research

03-Feb-2005

Vitamin D's role in the development of cancer should get further
attention following the unexpected findings that sunlight may
benefit certain types of cancer.

New patent for Cyanotech's astaxanthin

11-Jun-2002

Hawaii-based Cyanotech Corporation has been granted a new US patent
covering the prevention of sunburn by UV light using natural and
synthetic astaxanthin.