Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Blakeslea trispora is a fungus primarily known for its industrial use in the production of carotenoids, especially beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a well-established provitamin A carotenoid, and vitamin A is critical for maintaining normal vision and overall eye health. Numerous scientific studies confirm that vitamin A deficiency leads to impaired vision and that supplementation can support eye function and help prevent certain visual disorders such as night blindness. The beta-carotene produced by Blakeslea trispora is chemically identical to that found in natural sources like carrots and is bioavailable in humans. Several food and supplement manufacturers utilize beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora as a source of vitamin A in eye health products. However, while there is strong evidence supporting the role of beta-carotene in eye health, the evidence specifically for Blakeslea trispora as the source is indirect; it is the beta-carotene that confers the benefit, not a unique property of the fungus itself. Regulatory agencies recognize beta-carotene as safe and effective for vitamin A supplementation, regardless of the source. In summary, the use of Blakeslea trispora to support the eyes is scientifically justified to the extent that it is a source of beta-carotene, a compound with well-established benefits for vision.

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algal oil
Alpha-carotene
anchovies
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
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barbary matrimony vine
bee products
Beef liver
berry
beta-carotene
beta-zeacarotene
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blackberry
Blakeslea trispora
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
cantaloupe
capsanthin
Carnosine
carotene (unspecified)
carrot
Celosia
chickweed
Chinese Ligustrum berry
chrysanthemum
citicoline
cocklebur
cod liver oil
cornflower
Cornus
crocetin
crocin
Crypthecodinium
cryptoxanthin
currant
cyanidin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Dunaliella salina
egg
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
ergothioneine
Eyebright
Fagopyrum
fat liver oil
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
fish
fish oil
flavoglycosides
flavonoids
flavonols
fruit
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
Gac
gamma-carotene
ginkgo flavone glycoside
Glutathione
goji berry
gooseberry
Haematococcus pluvialis
haliotis
herbal blend (proprietary)
huckleberry
hyaluronic acid
Idebenone
kale
L-carnosine
L-taurine
Ligustrum
lipids
lutein
Lycium
marigold
Marine fat
Marine lipid
Melatonin
Mineral ascorbate
mixed carotenoids
Morus
Mulberry
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
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polyphenols
polyunsaturated fat
proanthocyanidins
procyanidol
pumpkin
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riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rose
rue
rutin
saffron
Salmon Oil
Schizochytrium
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Spanish Needle
spinach
Tagetes
Taurine
Tea
trace minerals
Triphala
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vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
Xanthophyll
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