Latest Antioxidant Stories

Kamut International has just completed Phase 1 of an antioxidant evaluation on KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat. Big Sandy, MT (Vocus/PRWEB) January 20, 2011 Kamut International has just completed Phase 1 of an antioxidant evaluation on KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat. The study, published in Frontiers of Bioscience, January 2011, was conducted by researchers at the Department of Food Sciences and the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Bologna in Italy to compare the...

Antioxidant supplements may benefit couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally, according to a new systematic review published today in The Cochrane Library. The review provides evidence from a small number of trials that suggest the partners of men who take antioxidants are more likely to become pregnant.Male subfertility affects one in 20 men. Chemicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS) are said to cause damage to cells, and in particular sperm cells, which may result in lowered...

New Vemma PM is recommended for a good nights rest and to restore your body when waking up. Vemma daytime formula supports the immune system . Cleveland, NC (PRWEB) January 10, 2011 Vemma PM, a new liquid formula, is the first of its kind for relief of occasional sleeplessness. Vemma PM works for the body in three ways by promoting rest, restoration, and refreshment. First, ultra-premium nutrients, known for their ability to calm and relax, help to promote a restful night's sleep....

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A novel type of protein promises new food bars and protein drinks that could help fight cancer and aging by preventing a particular form of genetic damage. These new foods are unique in that they will be measurably less radioactive than comparable ordinary foods, but otherwise are similar nutritionally. Most people are unaware that every type of food we currently eat is measurably contaminated with a particular radioactive material from the air...

Orgain's healthy drinks support diet and fitness goals with high protein, organic nutrition. Irvine, CA (PRWEB) January 6, 2011 Orgain, maker of organic high protein shakes, is proud to announce the addition of an Iced Café Mocha flavor to its product line. Following the successful introduction of Sweet Vanilla Bean and Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Orgain will debut its Iced Café Mocha in February, 2011. Developed by Dr. Andrew Abraham as an alternative to weight management products...

Every Australian child should learn to wear sunglasses outdoors to avoid the risk of vision loss later in life.Researchers at The Vision Centre say there is strong scientific evidence that bright light harms our vision cells and cumulative damage causes loss of sight in old age.However there are several steps which everyone can take to reduce the risk of long-term damage, they say. The earlier vision protection begins, the more effective it will be, says Professor Jan Provis, Associate...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- OXIS International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: OXIS; Euronext Paris: OXI) today announced that is has filed a patent application titled "Methods and Compositions Using Ergothioneine to Treat a Variety of Health Related Factors" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). "This patent application filing is an important step toward expanding our already strong intellectual property portfolio for Ergothioneine," said Bernie Landes,...

Method could result in safer, more nutritious fresh produceA team of Texas AgriLife Research engineers has developed a way to cut by as much as half the amount of irradiation needed to kill 99.999 percent of salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens on fresh produce.By packing produce in a Mylar bag filled with pure oxygen, Dr. Carmen Gomes, AgriLife Research food safety engineer, and her colleagues found they could significantly reduce the amount of radiation needed to kill those pathogens....

A study conducted by Chaoyang Li and colleagues, of Atlanta's CDC, points to an apparent connection between increased blood levels of alpha-carotene and reduced risk of death. The further implication is that antioxidant supplements, such as those found in certain quality body cleanse programs, may be needed to ensure sufficient alpha-carotene for reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) December 5, 2010 According to the results of a new study to be released...

As seen on CNN, Green Coffee Offers Consistent Weight Loss Results Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) December 2, 2010 MAXIMUM Slim is proud to introduce the launch of its new premium product Original Green Coffee, an all-natural weight-loss solution designed to help consumers shed unwanted pounds with just one cup of coffee a day. Not Just Another Product. MAXIMUM Slim also provides its customers with health & fitness tips from celebrity fitness trainers, healthy recipes from nutritional...