Research Highlights

LinumLife Proven Bioavailable
A recent human clinical pilot study conducted by the Kanda Ishin Clinic in Tokyo, Japan, has shown that flax lignans from Acatris’ LinumLife product are biovailable. This research demonstrates that supplements and products containing the LinumLife Extra ingredient are absorbed in the bloodstream, therefore delivering the intended health benefits to consumers.
Flaxseed, specifically its lignans, are reported to have beneficial effects on acne, reduce hair loss in men and women, encourage breast health, relieve post-menopausal symptoms, promote cardiovascular health and support prostate health in men.
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Lutein Increases Skin Hydration, Elasticity and Lipid Levels
A recent clinical study has provided compelling evidence that lutein, a dietary nutrient long known for its effectiveness in promoting eye health, also provides specific skin health benefits. These include increasing the hydration, elasticity and superficial lipids of the skin, while decreasing the oxidation—a process that causes degradation—of those beneficial skin lipids.
The study, titled “Clinical Evidence for Lutein and Zeaxanthin in Skin Health, Part 1: Comparison of Placebo, Oral, Topical and Combined Oral/Topical Xanthophyll Treatments,” was conducted in Italy on female subjects, ages 25 to 50, over a 12-week period. The test product utilized in the study contained FloraGLO Lutein, manufactured by Kemin Health, L.C. It was administered daily at 10 mg (oral supplementation) and 50 ppm (topical formulation) to subjects in the study’s different test groups.
Results indicated that lutein and its associated molecule zeaxanthin, when taken daily as a 10 mg oral lutein supplement, increased skin hydration by 38%, skin elasticity by 8% and the level of superficial lipids present in the skin by 33% after adjustments for placebo. Results also showed that lutein decreased oxidation of those beneficial lipids by 55% after adjustment for placebo.
The study further demonstrated that the combination of oral and topical administration of lutein/ zeaxanthin provided even more powerful improvements, increasing skin hydration by 60%, skin elasticity by 20% and the amount of superficial lipids present in the skin by 50% after adjustment for placebo, all while decreasing the oxidation of those beneficial lipids by 64%.
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PACran Effectively Reduces Urinary Tract E. Coli in One-Pill-A-Day Dose
Decas Botanical Synergies (DBS) has released the results of a recent clinical study using PACran whole cranberry powder standardized to cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs). The double-