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We believe great innovation happens through collaboration. As part of the WIN initiative, we’re joining fellow member companies to showcase how complementary ingredients and expertise can come together to create exciting new product concepts. Stop by AstaReal Booth #6637 to sample the collaboration and discover how science, partnership, and ingredient innovation can inspire what’s next […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

In the second article of a two-part series featured in the October issue of Open Access Government, data-driven strategies are discussed to support children’s eye health. And yes, while smart screen habits are championed, there is a spotlight on something often overlooked in mainstream vision care: nutrition. Read the Full Article Here: Screen time and […]

Our Pediatric Vision Study was featured in Ophthalmology Management! Discover how astaxanthin is making a difference in kids’ eye health in the digital age. 🔗 Check out the full article: New Research Provides Nutritional Solution for Childrens Eye Health | Ophthalmology Management

Health care professionals are talking about the groundbreaking AstaReal® Astaxanthin study on digital eye strain in children in a recent article published in Healio’s Primary Care Optometry News! Read the full article here: https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20250716/astaxanthin-may-decrease-chronic-acute-digital-eye-strain-symptoms-in-children

Children today are spending more time than ever on digital devices for school, socializing, and entertainment. But this screen-heavy lifestyle comes at a cost: more than half of school-aged children now suffer from symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), including eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision. Optometrists are sounding the alarm, pointing to growing rates […]

We’re proud to share Dr. Karen Hecht’s latest article in Agro FOOD Industry Hi-Tech: “The role and importance of exercise and nutrition as complementary tools for enhancing fitness and energy.” This timely and insightful article explores how exercise and nutrition work in synergy to enhance fitness, energy, and overall well-being. Drawing from the latest consumer […]

At AstaReal, we are proud to be a founding Silver Sponsor of Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), an organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity and equality in the industry. Recently, WIN reached out to us for a conversation about our commitment to gender equality, diversity, and driving meaningful change in the workplace. Click this link to read […]