East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa’s Macumax has been shown in a new study to support eye health in patients with early-stage dry-type AMD. Macumax is a mixture of zeaxanthin, lutein, piperine, bilberry, saffron, and zinc monomethionine. 40 subjects participated in the 90-day, open-label clinical study. They received one capsule of the product...
Oslo, Norway—Aker BioMarine announced a new pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine-bound EPA and DHA (LPC-EPA/DHA) from krill. The company points to research in the journal Nature that identified LPC as a primary carrier molecule of DHA across the blood-brain barrier. According a press release from Aker, this uptake...
[caption id="attachment_78273" align="alignright" width="296"] L to R:Food being donated to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis, courtesy of Sabinsa; The team at Mandela Grocery work to keep the community nourished, courtesy of Mandela; Jaime Salas Rushford, M.D., volunteered to help treat patients in hard-hit NYC, courtesy of Dr.
Zoom meetings, virtual school...the COVID-19 pandemic has consumers even more dependent on digital devices. Back in 2018, Steve Lankford, Host of HealthQuest Podcast, reported that the average American spends over 10 hours a looking at phones, tablets and computer screens (1)—that number is likely to be higher when 2020 data...
Source Naturals has launched Screen Time Blue Light Support. The supplement provides lutein and zeaxanthin to help absorb high-energy blue light, maintain visual contrast sensitivity, and protect the macula, plus additional ingredients for eye support, the company says. 23 Janis Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, www.sourcenaturals.com...
Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L. has announced its AffronEYE, a fast-absorbing saffron ingredient antioxidant that can potentially address the negative impacts of blue-light exposure and provide overall support to eye health, the company claims. AffronEYE is derived of all natural extraction of 100% Spanish saffron and is standardized to 3% crocins.
London, England—Blue light and the threat it poses to eye health is the subject of IADSA’s latest Mind the Gap resource, according to a press release. Blue light is more energy-intense than other types of light, according to the release, allowing it to penetrate deep into the eye, where over...
Unibar has launched CapsiClear, a combination of carotenoids sourced from Capsicum annum, Indian red chilies, grown by contract cultivation in southern India. It is standardized to 50 percent capsanthin. CapsiClear supports proper management of macular pigment density, helps to reduce intraocular pressure, and protects the eyes from the effects of...
Morristown, NJ—OmniActive will present insights regarding the market opportunity for macular carotenoids in conjunction with omega-3s at this year’s GOED Exchange, according to a press release, in a session called “Omega-3s And…” which will take place Wednesday, February 5 from 4:00pm-5:15pm. Brian Appell, Marketing Manager of OmniActive Health Technologies, will...
Morristown, NJ—OmniActive Health Technologies has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership in China with Shanghai Prochin, according to a press release. Shanghai Prochin will market Lutemax 2020 Lutein and Zeaxanthin Isomers to the nutraceutical industry in China. The release notes that the global nutrition supplement market is expected to reach...
