A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) showed that supplementation with AstaReal® Astaxanthin significantly improved cardiometabolic health for firefighters. Watch as Drs. Richard Kreider and Drew Gonzalez discuss their groundbreaking study.
Firefighting represents one of the most physically demanding and hazardous occupations, characterized by exposure to both acute and chronic stressors. The occupational environment poses significant challenges, including exposure to products of incomplete combustion, smoke inhalation, and extreme heat stress. These conditions, combined with lifestyle stressors such as disrupted sleep patterns, poor dietary habits, alcohol consumption, […]
What is Active Nutrition and Why Should You Care? Active nutrition defines a proactive approach to maintaining health and vitality through a well-balanced diet and lifestyle interventions. It is about optimizing physical and mental performance as we age, staying energetic, agile, and mentally sharp, rather than merely avoiding illness. The grass roots movement of active […]
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) held its annual conference June 18 – 20, 2024. This conference focused on the acute and chronic effects of sports nutrition and supplementation strategies on body composition, physical performance and metabolism. Researchers and sport enthusiasts gathered to discuss exercise and nutrition on health, disease, rehabilitation, training, and performance. While […]
Astaxanthin has previously been shown to have benefits for endurance-trained athletes, but new research from Dr. Hunter Waldman’s lab at the University of North Alabama has now put astaxanthin to the test in resistance-trained athletes. This is the first-ever study demonstrating the benefits of astaxanthin for resistance-trained athletes, and the first interventional study showing that […]
Astaxanthin is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about ingredients among sports nutrition researchers. Nutritionists, formulators, and supplement brands, take note. If you’re involved in creating or recommending sports nutrition solutions, astaxanthin should be on your radar. It’s not just a passing trend; backed by over 15 human clinical studies using AstaReal branded Astaxanthin. In […]
In the burgeoning field of integrative dermatology, healthcare practitioners are continually exploring innovative approaches to patient care. Among the array of natural substances making a significant impact is astaxanthin, a formidable antioxidant that has garnered attention for its potential benefits in skin health. Dr. Jessica Maloh N.D., an expert in integrative dermatology at Integrative Skin […]
Dr. Mike T Nelson is an extreme human performance specialist, a fitness and nutrition educator, researcher, speaker, and host of The Flex Diet Podcast. Mike recently hosted not one, but two podcasts about astaxanthin for exercise and performance nutrition. On episode 226, Dr. Hunter Waldman from the University of North Alabama, spoke to Mike about […]
AstaReal is getting ready to present a new study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M that examines the benefits of AstaReal® Astaxanthin in firefighters. We are thrilled to be the first astaxanthin brand to collaborate with first responders, elucidating the benefits of astaxanthin for their performance and health. We are ready to unleash our first […]
New Study Shows AstaReal® Astaxanthin Can Help Kickstart an Exercise Program. A study led by Dr. Hunter Waldman at the University of North Alabama showed that supplementation with 12 mg/day AstaReal® Astaxanthin for 4 weeks lowered heart rate and carbohydrate oxidation levels in overweight individuals during exercise. Results of the 2017-2018 survey by the Division […]