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

The effects of vitamin E status on the risk of prostate cancer may be modulated by genetic differences in enzymes that control oxidative stress, according to new research. Researchers investigated the associations between serum vitamin

Long-term use of vitamin E supplements may be associated with a reduced risk of the motor neurone disease ALS, according to new research. The study analysed data from over one million people from five longitudinal

The eye health benefits of lutein supplements may extend to protection against the damaging effects of strong light, suggest new findings from a Japanese study with mice.   According to new findings, lutein may protect

Daily supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 per cent in women over 45. The potential beneficial effects were observed in both smokers and non-smokers.

The stability of plant sterols in functional foods for cholesterol reduction is high, says a new study from Spain which adds to the safety data surrounding phytosterols. Tests with eight commercially available plant sterol-containing ingredients