Vision Health
Increase Brain Speed Lutein and zeaxanthin may boost visual processing speed even in young people in the peak of health Did you know? Brain tissue prefers lutein up to 60% of the carotenoids in the developing brain is lutein In the recent study, intake of zeaxanthin, or a combination of zeaxanthin, lutein and omega-3 increased brain processing speed and reaction time about 10-12% versus placebo
Black Currant another superior nutrient for vision More protective for the eyes than bilberry due to unique anthocyanin content Improves night vision Supplementation with black currant sharpened nighttime vision and improved the speed at which people adjusted to changing light conditions (bright to dark and back again) Nearsightedness Bilberry extracts may help counter changes to the eyes which lead to myopia or nearsightedness. One comparison test found that black currant is superior to bilberry for this use. Visual Fatigue Black currant has been shown to reduce eye fatigue, especially eye fatigue associated with electronic screen use Cataracts and macular degeneration Cataracts and macular degeneration are connected to free radical formation. Additional of antioxidant anthocyanins, especially those found in black currant, can help prevent these diseases.
Keep Your Vision Clear 68% of people ages 30-40 have technologyrelated eye or vision problems: dry eyes, eye strain, eye sensitivity, neck/back pain Keep your vision clear with 150 mg of black currant once or twice daily, along with lutein, zeaxanthin, and grape seed extract
Quick News Headline Fish Oil Shortage?
Anchovy fishing season cancelled 3 month fishing season off the coast of Peru is cancelled Annual surveys usually find about 12 million tons of anchovies prior to opening of fishing season This year s survey found only 1.4 million tons Where did all the fish go? Primary theory is that the fish left the area because the water was too warm this is an El Nino year. Anchovies prefer cooler water. Prices for fish meal and fish oil are expected to rise as 2012 was a very poor fishing year, and the catch in 2013 was subpar as well 70% of the world s supply of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids comes from this fishing area
Grape Seed Extract
Health Benefits of Grape Seed Extract Helps the body produce glutathione, the master antioxidant that protects DNA and strengthens the immune system Assists the liver in processing toxins and spent hormones Improves blood oxygen circulation throughout the body Protects soft tissue collagen in the joints and skin from free radical damage and premature aging Protects the skin from UV radiation damage Protects the blood vessel walls from inflammatory stress and reduces blood pressure Slows cancer cell growth
In other words, take grape seed extract if you have concerns about Arthritis Heart disease and High blood pressure Diseases of the veins or circulatory system (varicose veins, or chronic venous insufficiency) Diabetes and its complications, especially diabetic retinopathy Vision problems, including macular degeneration Cancer Alzheimer s disease and other dementias
Why is grape seed so useful for so many different diseases? Powerful antioxidant (water soluble) Contain beneficial flavonoids - Oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPCs Not only protect cells against free radical activity, but also improve blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels New research finds that OPCs from grape seed work on the cellular level as well, to help prevent the genetic changes which lead to the formation of cancer cells
Not all grape seed is the same! Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) Low molecular weight Easy absorption Significant health benefits Some grape seed extracts contain Polymeric Proanthocyanidins (AKA tannins) High molecular weight Poor absorption No comparison to the documented health benefits of OPCs Sold as beneficial grape seed extract although does not have the same benefits as OPCs Look for grape seed that is tannin free; 150 600 mg daily
Quick News Headline Coffee for Your Liver
Americans love Coffee and so Does Your Liver 50% of Americans over age 18 drink an average of 3 cups of coffee a day Coffee consumption has increased every year since the 1980s, and was up another 2% a year in recent years Prior research has shown that drinking coffee protects the liver New study looked at the liver protecting effects of decaffeinated coffee Analyzed the liver enzyme values of over 27,000 people. Those who drank at least 3 cups a day had lower liver enzymes than those who didn t drink coffee Whether or not the coffee was decaffeinated did not matter both caffeine and decaffeinated lowered liver enzyme levels Researchers believe it is something in coffee other than the caffeine that works to protect the liver