Effect of Persimmon Leaf Extract on Hair Density and Thickness
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw significant improvement in hair density and hair thickness after 24 weeks supplementation with BLH 308. (more…)
Dietary α-carotene and β-carotene Intake Inversely Associated with Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Compared with the subjects in the lowest quartile of β-carotene dietary intake, those in the highest quartile had lower risk of both CERAD W-L decline (OR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.44-0.90) and AFT decline (OR = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.47-0.94). (more…)
Moderate Tomato Consumption is Associated with a Lower Risk of New-Onset Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this observational study using data from CHNS, a large-scale prospective cohort study, shows that eating around 10-13 g/day of tomatoes versus no consumption of tomatoes was associated with a 49-58% lower risk of new-onset hypertension. (more…)
Vitamin A Intake and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is there an Association?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between vitamin A and carotenoid intake and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. (more…)
Paprika Xanthophylls Significantly Reduces Abdominal Fat in Overweight Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, a twelve-week supplementation with paprika xanthophylls significantly reduced the abdominal fat area and body mass index in healthy overweight study participants. (more…)
Lycopene-Rich Tomato Nutrient Complex Protects against UV Radiation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lycoderm, a carotenoid-rich tomato nutrient, significantly protected against UVB-induced erythema and significantly reduced skin inflammation by attenuating levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6.
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Macular Carotenoid Supplementation Protects Against Damaging Blue Light
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Increased macular pigment optical density (MPOD) improved visual performance and other symptoms of excessive “screen time” exposure.
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Carotenoids Are Associated with Cognitive and Physical Performance in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Plasma levels of carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and β-carotene and y-tocopherol are significantly associated with measures of cognitive and physical fitness in the participating fifty-six individuals with mild cognitive impairment. (more…)
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Improve Markers of Visual Performance
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 115 participating young healthy subjects, those who supplemented daily with 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin had significantly increased serum levels of macular pigment optical density and improvements in chromatic contrast and recovery from photostress. (more…)
Carotenoid Supplementation Improves Eye Glare and Fatigue
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with three carotinoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin, for 12 months significantly improve macular pigment ocular density, decrease glare severity, and improved photostress recovery time in study participants. (more…)
Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Linked to Improved Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analysis of 4,076 community-dwelling adults found that higher plasma lutein and zeaxanthin were independently associated with better composite scores for global cognition, memory, and executive function; however, only zeaxanthin, was associated with better processing speed.
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Macular Carotenoids Improve Stress, Serum Cortisol, and General Physical and Emotional Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin significantly decreased serum cortisol levels and psychological stress in the participating subjects. (more…)
Tomato Extract Protects LDL Cholesterol from Oxidation in Healthy Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Carotenoid rich tomato extract, when consumed for 2 weeks and then followed by consumption of a high fat breakfast with a 20 minute bloodwork follow-up, significantly reduced oxidized LDL by 13.1% in healthy participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Carotenoids in Breast Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that higher total carotenoids were associated with 18-28% statistically lower risk of breast cancer. (more…)
Carotenoid Blood Levels May Affect Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this large meta-analysis study, there was a 19% reduced risk of cancer for those with the highest levels of total blood carotenoids versus the lowest levels. (more…)
Lycopene May Help Vascular Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 1,031 patients, those in the highest 25% of lycopene blood levels had a 55% reduced risk of stroke compared to those in the lowest 25% of lycopene blood levels. (more…)
Vitamins and Minerals and the Risk of Bladder Cancer
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In smokers, researchers concluded that vitamin E, carotenoids, and niacin reduced the risk of bladder cancer by 42%, 38%, and 34% respectively. (more…)
Supplementation Helps Manage Pain for Chronic Pancreatitis Sufferers
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a test with 127 patients with pancreatitis, a test group received an antioxidant mix with vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene and 2 grams methionine. Researchers found 20% more pain free days in the test group compared to the controls. (more…)
Carrots for a Healthy Heart
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. (more…)
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