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Pycnogenol®) Helps Mental Health in Children
In a study of 41 ADHD children aged 9-10, those who took one mg of Pycnogenol®) per kg of bodyweight for one month had less hyperactivity and reduced oxidative stress than those who took a placebo.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Also Benefit Healthy Eyes
Researchers recently found that healthy subjects who took 10 mg of lutien and 2 mg of zeaxanthin per day for 6 months had a 39% increase in Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD), could tolerate 58% more intense glaring light, and had a 14% faster photostress recovery time than those who did not take the supplements.
Folic Acid Found to Help Bone Health
In a recent study of 117 post-menopausal women, researchers found that women with the lowest folate levels had an average yearly decline in bone mineral density of 17.8 mg per cm2 , while women with the highest folic acid levels only had a decline of 0.27 mg per cm2.
L-Carnitine and Lipoic Acid Help with Blood Sugar Health
Researchers found that when fat cells from pigs were exposed to Lipoic Acid (LA) combined with Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC), the number of functional units within the mitochondria increased and oxygen consumption in the mitochondria increased, suggesting that these two supplements may play a role in insulin resistance.
