June is Brain Awareness Month, and it is the perfect time to address the most critical component of your physical health—your cognitive engine. 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, […]
May is a big month in my world. It sits at the crossroads of National Physical Fitness Month and Older Americans Month. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following comprehensive screening, AstaReal’s finished softgels met all requirements of the TruShield Certified™ Banned Substance Program, confirming they are free from 400+ WADA-prohibited compounds and other high-risk contaminants. The program was developed by the same laboratory trusted by professional sports leagues and Olympic programs for anti-doping testing. Read the Full Article Here.
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 […]
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stance on antioxidants has been published in their February edition and astaxanthin has been included! This publication serves as an authoritative, evidence-based guide for collegiate, tactical, and professional sports dietitians, nutritionists, coaches, and performance staff across the U.S. When a nutrient is evaluated and ranked within this framework, […]
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, […]
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year marked by momentum, scientific advancement, and global collaboration. This year reinforced AstaReal’s commitment to science, quality, and partnership. Here’s our 2025 wrapped. From Research to Global Conversation In 2025, our research efforts were firmly focused on active nutrition, achieving the first clinical study demonstrating […]