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Lutein, zeaxanthin, and blackcurrant extract may reduce visual fatigue
7 August 2009
A supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin and blackcurrant extract may reverse signs of visual fatigue, according to a study from Japan.
03 July 2013
According to a new study from Australia, regular intakes of the polyphenol resveratrol may benefit blood circulation and vascular health in obese adults.
The randomized controlled trial measured the blood flow and vascular health (flow-mediated dilation, FMD) of 28 obese (people with an average BMI of 33.3 kg/m2) but otherwise healthy adults who received either a
75-mg dose of resveratrol or a placebo every day for six weeks (1). The study results showed that resvera-trol supplementation was associated with significant improvements in FMD, while no changes were observed for BMI and blood pressure.
The researchers concluded that daily resveratrol consumption may have the potential to maintain healthy circulatory function in obese adults. Other studies have linked resveratrol (a polyphenol found in grapes and red wine) with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects, cardiovascular benefits, anti-diabetes potential, energy endurance enhancement, and protection against Alzheimer’s.
7 August 2009
A supplement containing lutein, zeaxanthin and blackcurrant extract may reverse signs of visual fatigue, according to a study from Japan.
3 November 2012
Regular intake of lycopene in tomato juice may reduce blood levels of inflammatory compounds in overweight women, says a new study from Tehran.
16 June 2014
Recent studies report that diets which exclude animal foods result in significantly lower intakes of vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc and selenium.