Europe's health food industry has 'under-utilised' the
nutraceutical properties of carotenoids and consumers are still
unaware of their health benefits, finds a new report on the $348.5
million (€291.4m) carotenoid...
Eggs are a highly bioavailable source of lutein, the carotenoid
thought to help fight disease and eyesight degeneration, according
to a small trial presented in the US. It also found no difference
in bioavailability of lutein ester...
Kemin Foods, maker of FloraGLO Lutein, is hoping to increase brand
awareness among the British medical community, by backing a
campaign to teach doctors about the role of lutein in preventing
blindness among the elderly.
Only 38 per cent of people in the UK have heard of Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (AMD), reveals this year's omnibus survey
carried out by lutein manufacturer Kemin Foods.
Roche Vitamins has announced the launch of two new lutein product
forms for the food and dietary supplement market for use in the
fortification of foods and beverages and for effervescent tablets.
Eating fruit and vegetables rich in the antioxidant lutein may
improve eyesight in people with age-related cataracts, suggest
researchers in Spain reporting on results from a two-year study.
The team noted that vitamin E did not produce...
Low levels of lutein and zeaxanthin - carotenoids found in dark
green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale - could contribute
to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researchers
who believe they have further...
A study by researchers in Manchester, England, suggests that
Cognis' Xangold natural lutein ester supplements may promote eye
health in the elderly. If the evidence is confirmed, dietary
supplements and a higher intake of fruits...
Pedro Vieira, marketing manager for Kemin Foods Europe spoke to
NutraIngredients.com about boosting public awareness of the eye
health supplement lutein and making a US public relations campaign
work in Europe.
The antioxidant lutein found in dark green, leafy vegetables, not
only slows down age-related macular disease, but also protects the
skin against some of the damaging effects of the sun, according to
recent research.