Lutein, zeaxanthin appear to restore eye cell health
Supplements of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin restored levels of the antioxidants in the blood as well as the density of macular pigment in an animal study out today.
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BioGaia counting on new products to boost sales
Probiotics company BioGaia saw sales fall and further losses in the first half compared to last year's six month period but says new contracts could help it return to the black by the end of the year.
BASF opens new plant for vitamin production
The world's number two vitamin maker BASF opened a new production plant for the chemical citral yesterday, the key building block for vitamins A and E, as well as the carotenoids beta-carotene and canthaxanthin.