Lutein & Zeaxanthin Improve Cognition in Teenagers Lutein and zeaxanthin are crucial for cognition, but we often don’t get enough of them in our diet, since many of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. A new study shows that when teenagers supplement those two carotenes, it has a very positive impact on their cognition. Research shows that supplementing lutein and zeaxanthin improve cognition. A systematic review found that 10mg of lutein a day leads to improvement in cognition (Nutrients. 2020;12(3):617).

Peppermint: A Whole New Way to Lower Blood Pressure Bet you’ve never thought of this one! Neither had science until now. A first of its kind study finds peppermint oil reduces blood pressure. High blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and death from cardiovascular disease. It is also one of the most in your control. One way to do it is diet: eating more fruit and vegetables has been definitively shown to lower high blood pressure. Another way

Pomegranate Improves Longevity In the search to increase longevity, one promising candidate is pomegranate. Among the root causes of many diseases are inflammation and oxidative stress. A recent meta-analysis has demonstrated that pomegranate significantly reduces both (Inflammopharmacology. 2023 Oct ;31(5):2283-2301). But a new study introduces a novel way that pomegranate might contribute to longevity. GF-1 is a hormone that plays a role in longevity. It may even be a biological marker of ageing. This just published study of 72 adults between