May is Healthy Vision Month—a great time to think beyond the usual eye exams and focus on the entire visual system. If we think of the eye as a bicycle, the retina might be the headlight, turning visual input into images and lighting the way. But just like any bike, smooth and safe riding depends […]
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 […]
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 […]
Older consumers are increasingly turning to nutrients traditionally used by athletes, recognizing their broader benefits beyond just sports performance. Active nutrition can be a game-changer as you age. This article emphasizes nutrients, including astaxanthin, that have many benefits to offer for active nutrition. They can help maintain muscle and even support skin health. AstaReal Vice […]
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 […]
In the wild, keen eyesight is essential for daily survival. Working and companion dogs need good eyesight to communicate, stay active, and live life to the fullest. The canine eye is adapted for excellent night vision, and depth perception that’s controlled by muscles in the eye, and a crystal clear lens for focus. In the […]
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 […]
How nourishing your body and brain could keep you healthy through your golden years The number of Americans 65 years and older is expected to double to 92 million by 2060. As Americans age, many are seeking nutritional and lifestyle solutions to keep them physically active and mentally sharp. As early as the age of […]
The Global Impact of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. But early detection and management through proper nutrition and exercise makes CVD preventable. The role of nutrition is partially linked to consumption of dietary antioxidants from fruits and vegetables. Wang, X. et al. […]