Why Natural Vitamin E is so Expensive
Natural Vitamin E (NVE) prices have increased substantially in recent years due to several converging factors which have created a significant supply/demand imbalance. The primary reason for the sharp price increase in NVE relates to significantly tighter supply of the key raw material used to produce mixed Tocopherols, from which Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) is […]
Review supports sterols’ ability to lower triglycerides
Daily intake of plant sterols – well established to reduce cholesterol levels – may also produce «modest» reductions in triglyceride levels, says a new review Data from 12 clinical trials indicated that intakes of about 2 grams per day were associated with a 6% reduction in triglyceride leves. «Although not as strong as LD-cholesterol, elevated triglyceride […]
Researchers discover «normal» function of vitamin E
Scientists claim to have uncovered the first evidence for one of vitamin E’s normal bodily functions. The team of researchers found that the powerful antioxidant – found in most foods – helps to repair tears in the membranes that protect cells from outside forces, and also screen what enters and exit the cells. The team […]
Vitamin E may ease memory problems from lack of sleep – rat study
Daily doses of vitamin E may improve memory associated with a lack of sleep, suggests new data from rats. Sleep deprived rats given a daily dose of vitamin E displayed increased levels of antioxidant defenses, as well as an amelioration in the impairment in short- and long-term, according to research. «The current study is […]
Zeaxanthin improves elderly visio
Elderly people have better night vision and are better able to discern fine details, when taking zeaxanthin. The study followed 60 war veterans with early signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) who were give 8 mg of zeaxanthin daily. They showed a better ability to drive at night and improved reading of an eye […]
CLA may protect against celiac disease: Study
Supplementation with CLA may be beneficial in fighting oxidative stress associated with celiac disease, according to new research in mice. The study investigated the effects of gluten on intestinal antioxidant and detoxifying defences in vitro and in vivo – and examined the potentially protective effects of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) against gluten-induced toxicity in the […]
Meta-analysis supports lutein’s eye health benefits
High dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin, compounds with a long history of eye health benefits, may reduce the risk of late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Increased intakes of the carotenoids were associated with a 26% reduction in the risk of late-stage AMD. The macula is a yellow spot of about five millimeters diameter on […]
Genistein supplement shows prostate cancer potential
Supplementation with the soy isoflavone genistein could reduce tissue biomarkers of prostate cancer after just a few weeks, according to new research. The study reports that supplementation with 30 mg of genistein daily resulted in a 7.8% decrease in levels of blood serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) in a matter of weeks. The researchers added […]
Sat-fat reductions not as effective for cholesterol reduction, suggests study
A diet that combines cholesterol-lowering foods may results in greater decreases in low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels than a low-saturated fat diet, according to new research. The study investigated whether consuming a diet consisting of foods recognized to lower cholesterol achieved significantly greater percentage decreases in LDL -cholesterol levels compared with a low-sat fat […]
Antioxidants: Opposite effects on fertility in the two sexes?
30-80% of cases of male infertility are linked to damage caused by oxidative stress on sperm, and supplementation with antioxidants may improve sperm quality by reducing such stress. The authors considered 34 controlled clinical trials performed on a total 2876 couples who had undergone artificial insemination due to problems of male infertility linked to the […]
