Eye Health

Lutemax Kids improves dynamic visual and cognitive performance in children: Study

26-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredients supplier OmniActive has released findings from a six-month study supporting the benefits of its eye and brain health ingredient in preadolescent children.

Evolving science shifts focus to lutein’s lifelong eye and brain benefits

10-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Research on lutein’s important role in child development is heating up, highlighting growing understanding of the carotenoid’s contribution to improving visual acuity and cognitive health starting as early as in utero.

New data supports Kemin’s Neumentix for nutrition support of the eyes

17-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Oral intake of Kemin’s Neumentix spearmint extract may preserve the activity and viability of ganglion cells in the retina and support an expanded role for the nootropic for neural tissues beyond the brain.

Pomegranate extract may benefit eye health, study finds

12-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study suggests that Euromed S. A.’s pomegranate extract, Pomanox (PMX), may exhibit significant anti-inflammatory benefits within an in vitro model of human reconstituted corneal epithelial cells.

Xanthophyll intake improves eye health in healthy and diseased populations – meta-analysis

10-May-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of xanthophyll has shown to improve eye health in both healthy and diseased populations, according to a new meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore.

CCA Industries targets eye-brain axis with memory supplement and NFL Hall of Famer

10-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

CCA Industry has partnered with NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bear Mike Singletary to get the word out about Neutein, a memory supplement that tackles oxidative stress along the eye-brain axis.

Rise-N-Shine introduces ‘all-in-one collaboration’ for overworked eyes

06-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

With eye strain growing as a side effect of digital life, a proliferation of eye vitamins offers protection and regeneration for overworked maculas and retinas afflicted by the blue light glare.

Astaxanthin, Lutein and Zeaxanthin combination improves eye–hand coordination: Study

22-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

A combination of astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin – all shown to improve some parameters of eye health on their own – increased eye-hand coordination after visual display terminal (VDT) use, according to a recent study.

Astaxanthin supplements may reduce visual stress from screens: RCT

03-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with astaxanthin may reduce work-induced visual stress for people over 40, says a new study from Beijing Gingko-Group (BGG).

Study: selenium intake may prevent cataracts in menopause

03-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Researchers have postulated that taking selenium supplements at the beginning of menopause may help women prevent cataract.

Study: Bilberry supplement improves severe dry eye

26-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumption of a bilberry and fish oil combination supplement for three months improved severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults, according to a study led by researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Fermented Cordyceps mycelium may ease dry eye issues: RCT

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Freeze-dried powder of the mycelium of Cordyceps cicadae, a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, may improve tear quality and help manage dry eyes, suggests a study from Taiwan.

Mediterranean diet components benefited AMD sufferers in study using AREDS2 data

12-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some components of a Mediterranean diet can help slow the progression of advanced eye disease, a large scale follow up study has suggested

Supplier says new science will help rebuild bilberry market suffering from adulteration, misinformation

26-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

Adulteration issues and less science backing than other botanicals has depressed bilberry sales, according to branded ingredient firm Maypro. But the company points to a new indication for pain that could help reinvigorate the market.

Dried goji berries could protect against age-related sight loss

27-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Eating a small portion of dried goji berries on a regular basis could delay the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or prevent it altogether among healthy middle-aged people, according to a new study.

Mintel: Health ingredients to watch in 2022

13-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New health ingredients to watch in 2022 include hyaluronic acid, marigold, l-theanine, and ginseng, as consumers search for products that can support their eyes, mood and healthy ageing.

'Supplement Certified' created to enforce carotenoid and omega-3 quality control

13-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Professors at the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT), Ireland, have established an independent scientific certification for assessing product label claims in a bid to improve trust and transparency in the carotenoid or omega-3 markets.

Kyowa Hakko launches clinically-researched paraprobiotic for eye health

15-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The EyeMuse-branded ingredient is supported by published studies, giving formulators a new option for products for consumers with digital device-related eye fatigue, from everyday professionals to gamers.

Rise in targeted supplements for gamers as more eyes shift to esports

16-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Once looked at as a hobby at best, esports is now a competitive landscape on track to surpass $1 billion in revenue for the first time this year. And according to Newzoo, it won’t stop there. The market intelligence company projects esports will hit $1.8...

Private equity boost to help OmniActive expand existing footprint and eye future M&A opportunities

14-Jan-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new private equity investment will help ingredient supplier OmniActive Health Technologies increase its existing capabilities and consider future strategic acquisitions, said the company’s founder.

Personalised eye health nutrition: Amway China study shows machine learning could predict optimal dose

09-Dec-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A study by Amway China has found that machine learning could be used to provide personalised eye health nutrition by predicting the optimal dosage level for different individuals.

Aker debuts new ingredient that breaks ground in brain, eye health

24-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Aker BioMarine has debuted a new ingredient developed from krill oil. The new product, which features EPA and DHA bound to a lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) backbone, is based on cutting edge research and breaks ground in the area of brain and eye health,...

Lumega-Z study seeks to upend current standard of eyecare

29-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Guardion Health Sciences just announced the publication of new data in the journal Nutrients.

‘Ground-breaking research’: Micromicellar formulation boosts carotenoid bioavailability in RCT

19-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Using a micromicellar formulation of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin led to significantly higher increases in serum levels of the carotenoids, compared to other formulations, says a new study from Ireland.

Pharmactive launches AffronEYE for esports, gamers

21-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Spain-based Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched a proprietary saffron ingredient called affronEYE to potentially address the negative impacts of blue-light exposure.

Amway/Nutrilite explores novel botanical formula to improve eye fatigue and dry eye

25-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of lutein, zeaxanthin, plus extracts of blackcurrant, chrysanthemum, and goji berry may improve measures of eye fatigue associated with extended time in front of screens, says a new study from the Nutrilite Health Institute in Shanghai.

Unibar targets eye health category with new capsanthin ingredient

30-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Unibar has launched a new eye health ingredient derived from Capsicum annum that is standardized to 50% capsanthin.

Video gaming surge shows pivot opportunity from Sports to eSports, but authenticity is key

06-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Video gaming has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as consumers shelter in place, but the eSports opportunity for dietary supplement brands and ingredient firms has been around for a while. Will more brands pivot and what do they need to know?

Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppresses cataracts in diabetes model

10-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

An extract of a common Asian aquatic herb combined with lutein suppressed the development of cataracts in a rat model of diabetes, a new study has found.

Legacy eye health brand sees opportunity in blue light plague

03-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

EyePromise has added to its line of eye health supplements with products designed specifically to combat vision problems brought on by the increasing amount of blue light exposure from handheld devices.

A new animal study suggests saffron could help prevent the onset of glaucoma

27-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, showed neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects of a proprietary hydrophilic saffron extract in mice.

New eye health gummy hits market to combat blue light

08-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The amount of time people stare at a screen isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

Omega-3 for ocular health: How dietary intake can help fight allergic conjunctivitis — Japanese study

17-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate allergic conjunctivitis (AC) in both its early and late stages through their anti-inflammatory activity, according to a study by Japan's Juntendo University.

Vitamin K, known for its arterial health benefits, may benefit the eyes as well

14-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

New research on vitamin K suggests that it may promote eye health, thanks to the vitamin’s link to active matrix Gla protein, or MGP, an inhibitor of calcification in large arteries.

Beverages based on Gac fruit tout beauty, vision benefits

03-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A new beverage line with a unique beauty-from-within and vision support positioning has launched based on a little-employed superfruit: The Gac fruit from southeast Asia.

Disagreement about carotenoid research raises again the question of what ‘natural’ means

17-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

A disagreement between researchers and an ingredient supplier about the import of recent carotenoid research raised again the sticky question of when processing steps might convert a natural ingredient into an artificial one.

New lutein and zeaxanthin forms launched

05-Oct-2015

Ingredient giants DSM and Kemin have debuted forms of lutein and zeaxanthin for use in tablets and soft gels via their partnership on the eye health carotenoids.

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Are doctors seeing the preventative eye health potential of carotenoids?

28-May-2014 By Staff Writer

Carotenoids like lutein are well-documented to boost eye health yet the approach of the medical fraternity and some regulators lacks vision when it comes to prevention, says a leading professor in the area.

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Eye health benefits help drive booming astaxanthin demand

22-May-2014 By Hank Schultz

The eye health benefits of astaxanthin will steadily increase demand for this already red-hot ingredient, says Rudi Moerck, PhD, CEO of Valensa, one of the major suppliers.  This benefit is tied into an aging demographic; few younger consumers think about...

Kemin enters natural zeaxanthin market: ‘It’s a natural thing for us to do’

05-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

FloraGLO lutein supplier Kemin has bolstered its presence in the eye health market with a deal to secure exclusive access to a natural source of potent yellow antioxidant zeaxanthin.

Biotech firm launches bid to turn L-Ergothioneine into household name as ‘EGT’

20-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Energy drinks and foods, eye health supplements and skin creams are just some of the products likely to emerge from an LA-based firm on a mission to turn L-Ergothioneine – an antioxidant it claims has “unparalleled” benefits – into a household name.

Lutein sales double in 12 months for Chinese supplier, but marigold shortage threatens

19-Sep-2011 By Shane Starling

Chinese ingredients supplier Fenchem reports that sales of eye health carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin have doubled in a year to break the million-dollar mark for the first time – even as a marigold shortage sets in.

Vitamin C shows eyes & brain health potential: Study

18-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

One of the nutrition industry’s biggest sellers – vitamin C – may help nerve cells in the eye to function properly, says a new study that suggests the vitamin may also be important for brain function, too.

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Making claims on eye health

16-Jul-2010 By Shane Starling

In the fourth and final part of this eye health series, NutraIngredients peers into an increasingly complex legislative scene.

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Marigold dominates eye health ingredients supply

15-Jul-2010 By Stephen Daniells

In the third part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the supply of the ingredients at the center of the eye health products.

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The science of eye health ingredients

13-Jul-2010 By Stephen Daniells

In the second part of our special series on eye health, NutraIngredients takes a closer look at the science behind lutein, omega-3 and the other ingredients eyeing a place on the podium for eye health.

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Unravelling the market for eye health

12-Jul-2010 By Lorraine Heller

In the first part of a special series, NutraIngredients takes a look at the market for eye health: What the market drivers are, which ingredients lead the way, and where future potential lies.

Eye health concern to drive global lutein market to $125m

15-Jan-2010 By Mike Stones

The global human nutrition market for lutein is set to reach $125m within three years, according to the latest report from market analyst, Frost & Sullivan.

Valensa brings partners to astaxanthin table

08-Oct-2009 By Shane Starling

Florida-based Valensa International has signed licensing agreements with three supplement makers for its patented eye health ingredient, astaxanthin.

Valensa makes more astaxanthin as eye health demand increases

15-Apr-2009 By Lorraine Heller

Valensa International has expanded its astaxanthin production capacity for the second time in two years, prompted by increased demand from customers in the eye health arena.