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 | 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 | 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 | 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…)