Astaxanthin may reduce soccer player muscle damage: Study
The carotenoid astaxanthin can reduce muscle inflammation “induced by rigorous physical training” Serbian researchers have found.
Archives for August 6, 2015
Omega Protein vessel comes to aid of stranded tug
An Omega Protein menhaden fishing crew aided a tugboat that had become stranded last week on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel structure at the mouth of the bay.
Continuous supplementation with carotenoids may further boost eye health: Study
Sustained supplementation with the macular carotenoids can lead to greater augmentation of macular pigment and improve contrast sensitivity, says a new study.
Cardax bolsters data set for synthetic astaxanthin, pushes forward market entry date
After a protracted period of development, Hawaii-based Cardax Inc. is nearing market phase for its forms of bioidentical astaxanthin. The company’s proprietary molecules were first studied more than a decade ago.
Research review questions whether low FODMAP diets are solution to digestive woes
Limiting consumption of certain carbs may not be the panacea once thought for bloating and abdominal pain caused by irritable bowel syndrome, and actually could cause more harm if not overseen by a healthcare provider, a new data review suggests.
Vitamin Shoppe pivots toward functional foods, personal care amid soft supplement sales
In a climate of soft dietary supplement sales Vitamin Shoppe endured what CEO Colin Watts called a “difficult quarter.” The company is embarking on a new course that will see it pivot more toward functional foods and personal care, he said.