Cardiovascular Health Publications

A study published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation investigated the effects of short-term AstaReal® Astaxanthin supplementation on exercise performance and markers of muscle damage and oxidative stress. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 10 healthy, physically active male college students consumed 28 mg of AstaReal® Astaxanthin or placebo daily for 4 days. […]

As we celebrate heart health month, let’s not forget that it’s a muscle—one that never stops working, tirelessly pumping blood through the body. This continuous pumping is essential for maintaining healthy blood flow, as it ensures tissues receive oxygen and nutrients they need to function properly and maintain the body’s overall metabolic balance. Just like […]

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, […]

In a recent Ingredients Insight article, AstaReal® Astaxanthin was highlighted as a key antioxidant for active nutrition that helps address oxidative stress and exercise-induced inflammation following physical activity. Traditionally, the focus on fitness nutrition has been on immediate benefits like faster recovery and improved performance. However, this article underscores a growing shift toward long-term holistic […]

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 […]

From ingredients aimed at aging populations to solutions for office workers looking for a little extra help on the day job, our award for Cognitive Function Ingredient of the Year recognizes the best ingredients dedicated to supporting cognition, memory, alertness, and other cognitive processes. WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “This ingredients benefits spanning a whole range […]

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 […]

Pump it Up with Dietary Antioxidant Support Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and has affected 121.5 million people in the USA in 2016. By 2035, more than 45% of the U.S. population is projected to develop CVD, which means that heart-healthy choices are a top priority for a growing number […]

Have Your Astaxanthin & Eat It Too Functional foods and beverages provide added biological or health benefits that go beyond basic nutrition. This nutritional category includes products with naturally occurring functional components (ex. orange juice containing vitamin C), foods enhanced with functional components (ex. eggs enriched with astaxanthin from hens fed H. pluvialis algae), and […]