The devastating effects of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are better reduced with Lutein and Zeaxanthin than with Beta-Carotene or Omega 3’s according to a study of almost 3000 individuals. In an original 2006 AREDS cohort study, participants with AMD were randomly assigned to take Omega-3, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, or a placebo with a secondary introduction…
According to a recent study a combination of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin, all with their own record of improving some areas of eye health, increased eye-hand coordination after using visual display terminals (VDT). Healthy males and females between the ages of 20 and 60 years of age who routinely played video games participated in this…
According to a study recently published in the journal Experimental Gerontology a diet rich in the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin may aid it reducing frailty risks in older individuals. Additionally declines in age-related musculoskeletal health due to these phytonutrients anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties were seen. Data mined from the first five waves of the TILDA…
A study published in the Archives of Opthalmology, shows higher intakes of Vitamin E and the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin, may reduce the risk of Cataract development by approximately 15%. Over 35,000 women with an average age of 53 1/2 participated in this study. Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) were used to obtain detailed dietary information…
A new study published in Optometry and Vision Science, found daily supplementation with the carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, could boost retinal eye health and provide benefits for people with seemingly healthy eyes. 40 healthy individuals with an average age of 23.9 years participated in this study. Participants were assigned to receive a supplement of Lutein…
According to a new study, supplementing with Lutein may help protect the eyes against the damaging effects of exposure to long term computer display lighting. 37 healthy individuals between the ages of 22 and 30 who are exposed to computer display lighting for long periods of time participated in this study. Study participants were randomly…
A new study found daily supplementation with Lutein plus Vitamin A may slow vision loss associated with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that affects the retina. Retinitis Pigmentosa causes the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina which leads to vision loss in about 1 out of 4,000 people worldwide yearly. Prior…
A new study found that supplementing with Lutein daily improved the benefits of a low calorie diet in middle aged obese people. Over 45 people who were middle aged and obese participated in this double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Participants were assigned to consume a low-calorie diet and to take either 20 mg of Lutein or…
The 2 carotenoids mostly know for their role in preserving vision and protecting the eye from damage are Lutein and Zeaxanthin. A new study just published in Nutrients has found that Lutein and Zeaxanthin may aid in improving night vision. Almost 35 individuals participated in this study. A supplement containing 7 mg of Lutein and…
New research published in The Journal of Nutrition, reinforces the cognitive benefits associated with Lutein. Lutein is a carotenoid, which are a class of phytonutrients found in a wide variety of plants, bacteria and algae and provide important antioxidants functions, and have been linked to improved brain health. Lutein has also been widely associated as…