by nhri | Oct 8, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Eye Health, Lutein, SOD (superoxide dismutase), Vitamin E, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 13 studies of 18,999 participants found that the following supplements decreased age-related cataracts by the following percentages: Vitamin E by 25%; alpha carotene by 28%; lutein by 25%; zeaxanthin by 30%; vitamin A by 31% and Vitamin C by 33%. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 26, 2013 | 2010, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 172 elderly participants who consumed the antioxidants: lutein, zeaxanthin, fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper for 1 year, showed their age-related macular degeneration vision was improved by 20%. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's 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…)
by nhri | Feb 12, 2013 | 2012, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Lutein and zeaxanthin significantly reduced two symptoms of macular degeneration. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2004, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Fats and Oils - General, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Studies illustrate how avocado or avocado oil added to salads increased the absorption of carotenoids, lycopene, alpha and β-carotene and lutein. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2012 | 2011, Diabetes, Eye Health, Lutein, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research study showed that participants with the highest blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin had 42% and 41% lower risk of cataracts compared to those with the lowest levels. Factors that increase the risk of cataracts include smoking, sunlight exposure, diabetes, aging, and some pharmaceuticals. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 5, 2011 | 2012, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study involving 17 mice reveals that lutein protects light-sensitive cells from light-induced DNA damage. (more…)
by nhri | May 6, 2010 | 2010, Eye Health, Lutein, Vitamin A
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A clinical trial has reported a benefit of lutein supplementation to the established vitamin A treatment of retinitis pigmentosa. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 26, 2009 | 2007, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with over 4500 patients, those with the highest intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin (3544 micrograms per day) had a 35% decreased risk of age-related macular degeneration. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 15, 2009 | 2009, Eye Health, Lutein
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 37 healthy subjects, who took either 7 mg or 12 mg of lutein per day for 12 weeks, had a 70% or 123% increase in lutein blood levels respectively. They also experienced statistically significant improvements in contrast sensitivity in the 12 mg lutein group along with better vision and less eye strain. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 18, 2008 | 2008, DHA, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in a group of 57 non-smoking women who added lutein and DHA to their diets for 4 months appreciated the greatest protection against age-related macular degeneration. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Zeaxanthin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that lutein and zexanthin can help eye health even if you don’t have age-related macular degeneration. (more…)