NatureCity Blog

January 6, 2023 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Weekly Wellness News Wrap - 1/7/2023
This week we cover how lutein and zeaxanthin may help support musculoskeletal health, a probiotic may help support gut-brain axis and cognitive function, higher vitamin d concentrations have been linked to cognitive health, and how poor sleep quality may change gut microbiome composition.
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September 5, 2022 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Report Finds Use of Certain Supplements Could Reduce Medical Costs By Up to $561 Billion

A new report suggests that increasing the use of dietary supplements could reduce direct and indirect medical costs by up to $502 billion.

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June 7, 2022 Emma McGowan

Lutein and Zeaxanthin Found Superior to Beta-Carotene for Eye Health
A new analysis of the results of the Age-Related Eye Disease studies (AREDS and AREDS2) has found that lutein and zeaxanthin may provide superior eye health benefits compared to beta-carotene. The original AREDS looked at the effect of a daily...
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June 6, 2022 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Consuming Up to 6 Eggs Weekly May Help Protect Cognitive Function
A recent study has found that consuming up to 6 eggs weekly may help protect cognitive function.
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May 12, 2022 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Higher Levels of Antioxidants May Reduce Risk of Dementia
A recent study suggests that higher blood levels of antioxidants may be associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia.
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March 2, 2022 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Provide Cognitive Health Benefits
A new study suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin may also provide cognitive function benefits.
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February 18, 2022 Emma McGowan

Antioxidants Linked to Protection from Age-Related Eye Damage
A new study has found that higher plasma concentrations of carotenoids, vitamin A, and vitamin E may be associated with a lower risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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January 17, 2022 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Goji Berries May Provide Eye Health Benefits
A recent study suggests that regularly eating one-ounce of dried goji berries may help delay the development of age-related macular degeneration.
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December 23, 2021 Sarah McGowan-Freije

Omega-3's Plus Antioxidants May Help Improve Memory
A new study has found that supplementation with a combination of omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids, and vitamin E may help improve memory in mature adults.
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