Carotenoids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Role of Carotenoids in Prevention and Treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration: Review of Studies and Future Perspectives Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the retina characterized by degradation of photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelial cells in the macula, leading to loss of visual acuity and sharpness (Golestaneh et al., 2017; Rickman…

Blueberries: Antioxidants for Skin Health

Blueberries: A Natural Remedy for Skin Health Early skin aging caused by environmental stressors such as air pollutants, ozone, and UV radiation is a growing concern. The human skin has a defense system against these external agents, but chronic exposure can overwhelm these mechanisms. Recent studies indicate that the topical application and dietary supplementation of…