Antioxidant News and Research

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Researchers demonstrate that Aeolus Pharmaceuticals' AEOL 10150 protects lungs from chlorine gas

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported that researchers from National Jewish Health and McGill University have completed a series of preliminary studies demonstrating that AEOL 10150 protects lungs from chlorine gas exposure in mice.

5 Nov 2009

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

With the current outbreak of influenza-like illnesses, many people are trying to boost their immune systems with supplements. Ginseng is often a key ingredient, but its therapeutic use may extend far beyond that. Researchers are now investigating whether ginseng can help relieve health problems ranging from diabetes to depression to erectile dysfunction.

5 Nov 2009

Breeders can enhance vegetables' nutritional value using colorimeter method

Carotenoids, the family of yellow to red pigments responsible for the striking orange hues of pumpkins and the familiar red color of vine-ripe tomatoes, play an important role in human health by acting as sources of provitamin A or as protective antioxidants.

5 Nov 2009

Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet

Carotenoids-fat-soluble plant compounds found in some vegetables-are essential to the human diet and reportedly offer important health benefits to consumers. Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet; the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, found in corn and leafy greens vegetable such as kale, broccoli, and spinach, are widely considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including age-related macular degeneration, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

5 Nov 2009

Decision to discontinue the immunity statements on Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereals announced

Kellogg Company today announced its decision to discontinue the immunity statements on Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereals.

5 Nov 2009

Nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin being developed

Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. Their study is in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication.

5 Nov 2009

Researchers to find better ways to manage chronic pain by treating neuroinflammation

Thanks to a two year, $974,024 NIH-funded ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) grant, Saint Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville researchers are working to find better ways to manage chronic pain by treating neuroinflammation.

4 Nov 2009

XanGo Juice lowers levels of C-reactive protein in overweight and obese people

A new study published in Nutrition Journal indicates that XanGo- Juice, a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage, has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial.

4 Nov 2009

Colorful fruits and vegetables help boost immunity system

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family's immune system this cold/flu season.

4 Nov 2009

U.S. PTO grants third patent for Kane Biotech's Competence Stimulating Peptide technology

Kane Biotech Inc., a biotechnology company engaged in the development of products that prevent and disperse microbial biofilms, is pleased to announce the issuance of Patent No. 7,597,895 entitled "Signal peptides, nucleic acid molecules and methods for treatment of caries" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This is the third patent to issue protecting Kane Biotech's CSP (Competence Stimulating Peptide) technology.

3 Nov 2009

Combination of inhibitor and antioxidants may help prevent diabetes complications

In diabetes patients, high blood glucose levels can end up killing certain cells in the eyes and kidneys, which is why diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness and of kidney failure. Years ago, scientists identified one main route for this destruction—high glucose produces oxidative stress through the NF-kB molecular pathway—but success has been elusive for drugs targeting that pathway.

2 Nov 2009

Individualized MicroNutrient Testing for patients

In response to the current trend toward personalized medicine, the Beaumont Weight Control Center, affiliated with Beaumont Hospitals, a major Detroit-area health system, now offers individualized MicroNutrient Testing for patients.

31 Oct 2009

Dr. Chao Herbal Drink Line releases two all-natural, vegan beverages

The Dr. Chao Herbal Drink Line released two all-natural, vegan beverages to enhance sexual health and combat premenstrual symptoms. The new Adult and Lady drinks have no sugar, artificial sweeteners or preservatives, glutens, and caffeine, do not require costly prescriptions and have health benefits derived from the recipes of a 19th-century Chinese herbalist.

30 Oct 2009

Antioxidants may hold the key in preventing severe flu-related lung damage

As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the flu-antioxidants. In an article appearing in the November 2009 print issue of the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) they show that antioxidants-the same substances found in plant-based foods-might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from wreaking havoc on our lungs.

30 Oct 2009

Majority of consumers say food scoring system would influence their purchasing decisions

Grocery shoppers in a new study report that a one to 100-point food rating system would help them choose what goes into their carts.

30 Oct 2009

Ergoplex, an anti-inflammatory product, receives good response in direct mail test

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Pink Sheets: OXIS, Paris: OXI) announced today that Ergoplex™, its commercial anti-inflammatory product using its patented compound, Ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant, has shown very good acceptance in a recent direct mail test.

29 Oct 2009

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

Growing concerns about health has caused the scientific community to focus their interest on investigating functional foods which contribute to boosting the prevention and reduction of the risk of suffering from certain illnesses. The benefits of this product lies in its composition and, thus, its study, identification and subsequent extraction provides a useful tool which enables making high added-value products, given their high concentration of biologically active compounds.

28 Oct 2009

Upsher-Smith Laboratories publishes data on Slo-Niacin and Lipitor combination study

Results of the SLIM Study ("Slo-Niacin® and Atorvastatin Treatment of Lipoproteins and Inflammatory Markers in Combined Hyperlipidemia") were recently published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology.

28 Oct 2009

Implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens increases nutritional component of the eye

Results of an important new study show that implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens (IOLs) at the time of cataract surgery increases a nutritional component of the eye, which may afford protection against the development and/or progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

27 Oct 2009

Tart cherry juice may help runners recover quickly and effectively from post-race pain

From gold medalists to weekend warriors, athletes at every level are in search of new ways to reduce pain and enhance post-exercise recovery. Recent research shows that drinking tart cherry juice may help runners recover more quickly and effectively from post-race pain.

26 Oct 2009

Antioxidant News and Research

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

Researchers demonstrate that Aeolus Pharmaceuticals' AEOL 10150 protects lungs from chlorine gas

Can American ginseng relieve health problems?

Breeders can enhance vegetables' nutritional value using colorimeter method

Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet

Decision to discontinue the immunity statements on Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereals announced

Nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin being developed

Researchers to find better ways to manage chronic pain by treating neuroinflammation

XanGo Juice lowers levels of C-reactive protein in overweight and obese people

Colorful fruits and vegetables help boost immunity system

U.S. PTO grants third patent for Kane Biotech's Competence Stimulating Peptide technology

Combination of inhibitor and antioxidants may help prevent diabetes complications

Individualized MicroNutrient Testing for patients

Dr. Chao Herbal Drink Line releases two all-natural, vegan beverages

Antioxidants may hold the key in preventing severe flu-related lung damage

Majority of consumers say food scoring system would influence their purchasing decisions

Ergoplex, an anti-inflammatory product, receives good response in direct mail test

Propolis exhibits antioxidant and anti-microbial properties that are beneficial to human health

Upsher-Smith Laboratories publishes data on Slo-Niacin and Lipitor combination study

Implantation of blue light-filtering intraocular lens increases nutritional component of the eye

Tart cherry juice may help runners recover quickly and effectively from post-race pain

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