Healthy Aging Publications

In the April issue of Muscle & Fitness, AstaReal® Astaxanthin is featured as a science‑backed differentiator in performance nutrition: supporting recovery, endurance, and long‑term cellular health. Insights from AstaReal VP of Science, Karen Hecht, PhD and Scientific Communications Specialist, Susan Hamrahi, ND, highlight why astaxanthin is gaining relevance as training intensifies and recovery becomes a […]

Good nutrition isn’t just about avoiding deficiencies; it can actively help the body stay strong, energized, and resilient. Ingredients like astaxanthin, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in foods such as salmon and microalgae, can support the body to maintain and optimize good health. Research suggests that astaxanthin may help protect cells from everyday oxidative stress […]

A novel approach to functional nutrition combining gut health support with the power of astaxanthin. Guest Author: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCSD is a physiologist and researcher focused on nutrition, cognition, and performance optimization. His work explores how targeted supplementation, such as Astaxanthin, enhances brain function, metabolic health, and recovery in various populations. If you’re serious […]

In a crowded active‑nutrition marketplace where products are endlessly reformulated, ingredient differentiation is a strategic imperative. Brands are seeking science-backed bioactives that communicate performance, recovery and wellness. Formulators, in turn, are searching for ingredients that offer measurable functionality, and a compelling consumer story. AstaReal® Astaxanthin checks all the boxes. While widely recognized for its antioxidant […]

Tired of the caffeine crash? Discover how Astaxanthin targets mitochondrial health to eliminate brain fog and boost ATP production without the need for stimulants or sugar. Guest Author: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCSD is a physiologist and researcher focused on nutrition, cognition, and performance optimization. His work explores how targeted supplementation, such as Astaxanthin, enhances brain […]

Every February, Heart Health Month reminds us to care for our most vital muscle. Through every phase of life, the heart stays relentlessly on task; adjusting its tempo to your movements, accelerating with excitement, slowing for rest. It doesn’t pause. It doesn’t clock out. Every beat delivers oxygen and nutrients to the trillions of cells […]

Staying strong through aging isn’t just about looking fit, it’s about preserving independence, mobility, and quality of life. Even highly active adults face a simple biological truth: the muscle stem cells (also known as progenitor cells) that repair and rebuild muscle naturally become less efficient with age. Each time we exercise, carry groceries, climb stairs, […]

We’re excited to share that our Vice President of Science, Karen Hecht, PhD, is featured on the latest episode of the Your Food Matters podcast with Dr. Sue Kleiner and Erik Bustillo. In this episode, Dr. Hecht shares her early interest in biology and study of microalgae. She also speaks candidly about her passion for […]

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 […]