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 […]
Aging out of healthy Muscle Mass & Quality Let’s address the fact that starting some time after the age of 40, a person is expected to lose as much as half a pound of skeletal muscle per year. Between the ages of 50 and 70, a 25% loss of total lean muscle mass is about […]
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 […]