Astaxanthin: A “Deep Sea” Antioxidant Powerhouse…
A great short 10 minute video to tell you all about this amazing health nutrient
Across all alternative health channels, experts are claiming that astaxanthin provides a wide range of health benefits, including:
- Reducing inflammation,
- Suppressing free radical damage,
- Protecting against LDL cholesterol oxidation,
- Prevents UVB-related sun damage,
- Increasing immune function,
- Increasing HDL cholesterol,
- Preventing eye disease (cataracts and macular degeneration),
- Reducing cancer risk,
- Stabilizing blood sugar levels,
- Improving fertility in men, and
- Easing symptoms from a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases.
According to a meta-analysis of several astaxanthin studies, there is definitely merit to the claims regarding this incredible nutrient’s wide-reaching benefits. Researchers looked at more than 100 studies and concurred that astaxanthin has health potential in a number of areas. This is due to its “potent bioactivities” as an:
- Antioxidant,
- Anticancer,
- Antidiabetic, and
- Anti-inflammatory agent.
They also found that astaxanthin had research that supported its protective effect on a variety of systems, including:
- Gastrointestinal,
- Liver,
- Nerves,
- Cardiovascular,
- Ocular (eyes), and
- Skin.
I currently get astaxanthin in the krill oil I take every morning, along with a supplement called BioAstin, that gives me 6mg a day.
