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	AMD: Then and Now
	March 5th, 2010
	Nutrition science has advanced considerably since the Age Related Eye Disease (ARED) study formulation was designed in the late 1980s. The formulation included 28,000 IU beta carotene, 500 mg vitamin C, 400 IU vitamin E, 80 mg zinc oxide, and 2 mg copper oxide. read more



	Zeaxanthin News
	February 26th, 2010
	Zeaxanthin is heavily concentrated in the retina. Supplementing with zeaxanthin has been suggested in a number of studies to lower the risk of ocular diseases associated with aging, including macular degeneration and cataract. Science also suggests that zeaxanthin can efficiently inhibit diabetes-induced lipid peroxidation in the retina. read more



	Get Your Nutrition Science Mojo Working
	February 19th, 2010
	The Optometric Nutrition Society (ONS) faculty at last weeks six hour COPE approved continuing education course in Atlanta had their collective Mojo working. read more


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	Shock Value: Vitamin Truths & Lies
	March 11th, 2010
	Headlines sell stories. And, nothing sells stories better than to take on established beliefs or expose defects in accepted thinking. read more



	This Time Let\'s Mean It
	January 1st, 2010
	“I’m going to eat right, exercise and take my supplements in 2010.” This time let\'s mean it. read more



	Concern for Children in Today's World
	November 15th, 2009
	Today's Children Depression and loss of attention span is a growing problem in children. Though numbers of studies show that regular periods of exercise can reduce stress and depression in school-age children, many schools have eliminated hard play at recess and reduced contact sports to those involving only the largest and fastest children. read more


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	Clinical Study Review: A Biosyntrx Editorial
	February 10th, 2007
	The biochemistry and molecular biology genome science associated with retinal health, and particularly macular degeneration, suggests a strong connection between dietary intake, gene regulation, and disease prevention and progression. read more



	Fish Against Stroke
	May 19th, 2004
	Fish, consumed as seldom as 1 to 3 times a month, protects against stroke, but it's not just the omega-3, and it's not all forms of stroke. Run a search on stroke, and fish will surface as a protective food again and again. In fact, eight independent studies including more than 200,000 participants ranging in age from 34 to 103, all conclude that consuming fish as seldom as 1 to 3 times a month can offer protection. read more