eye health
Homeopathic Companies Suspend Marketing of Eye Care Products After Receiving FDA Warning Letters
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to eight companies, including six homeopathic product manufacturers, for “manufacturing or marketing ophthalmic drug products in violation of federal law.” According to FDA, the letters are part of an ongoing effort to crack down on ophthalmic products that are illegally marketed to treat […]
Lutein, Zeaxanthin & Astaxanthin: A Preferred Combination for Eye Health
In 2017, I wrote an article for Vitamin Retailer called “Lutein & Zeaxanthin: Protection Against Blue Light Damage to Eyes,” which appeared in the May issue. Since that time, there has been additional research on lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health. Furthermore, there is some great research on astaxanthin for eye health, as well using […]
CRN Report Outlines Value of Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Reducing Medical Costs Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
February is most notably recognized as Heart Month, but age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is another chronic disease also observed. The CRN Foundation’s recent report on health care cost savings, Supplement to Savings (“S2S”) identified an average of more than $106 million in net savings per year if lutein and zeaxanthin were used by the at-risk target […]
Cyanidin-3-glucoside: The Ultimate Sleeper Ingredient for Eye Health and Metabolic Syndrome
Colored legumes, such as black soybean, common bean, cowpea and lentils, are sources of powerful antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. Cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) is the major anthocyanin found in the above-mentioned colored legumes.1 The significance of this is that C3G has been shown in research to provide several potential health benefits in experimental research. This article will […]
Capsanthin, Zeaxanthin & Cryptoxanthin: The “Other” Carotenoids for Eye Health
If I asked you to name an important carotenoid for eye health, you’d likely say “lutein,” and you’d be right—but only partially. While lutein is certainly the most well know of the ocular carotenoids, there are others that play vital roles as well. These include capsanthin, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. This article will focus on the […]
AREDS and Natural Ingredients
Jennifer Weinhardt, BS, MS Senior Research & Development Specialist for Bluebonnet Nutrition, a Texas-based manufacturer, explains the parameters and findings of the AREDS and AREDS 2 studies as it pertains to eye health and specific ingredients that are most effective, as well as statistics pertaining to eye disease and risk factors: “Briefly, the Age-Related Eye […]
Study Shows that Fish Oil Does Not Increase Bleeding Risk in Surgery Patients
A new study published in Circulation showed that fish oil—which contains the omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—did not increase perioperative bleeding in surgery patients. In fact, higher blood omega-3 levels were associated with lower risk of bleeding. To explore the question of whether high-dose EPA+DHA supplementation affects the risk for bleeding in […]
Beyond Cooking: Two Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron
Beyond Cooking: Two Surprising Health Benefits of Saffron When most people think of saffron, the first thing that comes to mind is the cost. The luxurious spice comes from the flower Crocus sativus and is surprisingly accessible as an extract. Yes, the saffron extract is actually (relatively) affordable as a dietary supplement. What may also […]
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