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 analysis of survey data from a nationally representative long term survey has found that higher Vitamin A, E and D intakes could be associated with fewer respiratory complaints in adults. Data from over 6,100 adult participants collected between 2008 and 2016 for the NDN RP (Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme) was used for this…
According to a new meta-analysis a higher consumption of Carotenoids and certain Vitamins is associated with a significantly decreased risk for Age Related Cataract (ARC) formation. 8 randomized controlled trial (RCTs) and 12 cohort studies were included in this meta-analysis. These studies, published through June, 2018, assessed dietary Carotenoid and Vitamin intake and ARC risks. …
A new study has found elderly individuals with low Vitamin A levels may be more at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease along with lower brain functioning. Additionally the study found the even a marginal Vitamin A deficiency at birth might affect long-term risk factors. This new study was made up of findings from mouse models…