Two years of supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin may boost macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and retinal sensitivity in people with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a new study. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the

Increased intakes of lutein may not only have a direct beneficial role in the macula of the eye, but may also affect inflammation, says a new study. Results from a one year study indicated that

The naturally-occurring carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin can enhance visual performance among young and healthy consumers, according to new research sponsored by two nutritional manufacturers. The study, from researchers at the University of Georgia, monitored the

Supplements of vitamin E may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, but the effects seem to be canceled out when given other antioxidants. Doses of vitamin E ranging from 400 to 800 IU per day

Vitamin E deficiency may be linked to a greater risk of miscarriage among pregnant women, according to research from Bangladesh. The findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggest that improving the diet