Hand-eye coordination is the body’s ability to process information received through the eyes and use it to direct movements of the hands to complete a task or skill.

Research has suggested that extended use of computer screens or visual display terminals (VDTs), may disrupt hand-eye coordination.

A new study has found that a supplement containing astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin may reduce the effect of VDT use on hand-eye coordination.

The study was conducted by researchers from Kansai University and Kindai University. It was published in the journal Nutrients.

The researchers enrolled 57 adults in their study who used VDTs on a regular basis. They received a supplement containing 6 mg astaxanthin, 10 mg lutein, and 2 mg zeaxanthin or a placebo daily for 8 weeks.

Hand-eye coordination, smooth-pursuit eye movements, and macular pigment optical density (MPOD) were evaluated at baseline, week 2, week 4, and week 8.

At the end of the study period, participants in the supplement group had significantly better hand-eye coordination times and accuracy rates compared to baseline and to the placebo group.

They also had significantly higher MPOD levels. Macular pigment protects the eyes by absorbing damaging blue light, such as that emitted by VDTs.

Q: How is the AlgaeCal in TrueOsteo harvested?

 A: The Lithothamnium superpositum algae species used by AlgaeCal grows in shallow waters on the Atlantic coastline of South America. After about 180 days, the living algae naturally detach from seaweed on the ocean floor, and wash ashore, where they are sustainably hand-harvested. This hard-harvesting limits the impact on the local ecology. There’s no digging or dredging – each ball of algae is hand-picked at low tide. This minimizes the impact on the marine ecosystem.

From there the algae are cleaned and locally milled into powder (in Brazil). The powder is then tested for nutrient content as well as heavy metal levels and other microorganisms.

Q: Is it alright to take tocotrienols with alpha-tocopherol as you have it in TrueE?

A: Yes, based on over 20 years of scientific research, we believe the bio-enhanced red palm oil extract in TrueE supports health in many important ways.

We’ve read some theories about a potential interference between alpha tocopherol (traditional vitamin E) and the mixed tocotrienols that could affect absorption and bioavailability. This hasn’t been the case with the EVnol SupraBio (from red palm oil) ingredient we use in TrueE.

It contains a self-emulsifying delivery system shown to improve bioavailability by up to 300% compared to standard extracts. As important, EVnol was the first (and we think still only) tocotrienol ingredient shown to reach key organs and tissues when ingested.

And of course, they have numerous findings in scientific studies indicating different potential health benefits that a user may experience, particularly with respect to cardiovascular, brain and liver health.

Q: Why is it important that your TrueAloeGel is “alcohol free”?

A:  Alcohol is found in many products because it allows the gel or lotion to dry faster on your skin. But it also dehydrates your skin. This goes against one of the main reasons to use Aloe vera gel, which is to moisturize your skin. So we do not use alcohol in TrueAloeGel.

Better yet, we don’t need to resort to adding alcohol to make the gel dry faster. Still, just a few seconds after you put on the TrueAloeGel, your skin feels as smooth as silk.

What’s more, in addition to being alcohol free, TrueAloeGel is also fragrance free and dye free.