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 […]
AstaReal is getting ready to present a new study conducted by researchers at Texas A&M that examines the benefits of AstaReal® Astaxanthin in firefighters. We are thrilled to be the first astaxanthin brand to collaborate with first responders, elucidating the benefits of astaxanthin for their performance and health. We are ready to unleash our first […]
New Study Shows AstaReal® Astaxanthin Can Help Kickstart an Exercise Program. A study led by Dr. Hunter Waldman at the University of North Alabama showed that supplementation with 12 mg/day AstaReal® Astaxanthin for 4 weeks lowered heart rate and carbohydrate oxidation levels in overweight individuals during exercise. Results of the 2017-2018 survey by the Division […]
Pump it Up with Dietary Antioxidant Support Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and has affected 121.5 million people in the USA in 2016. By 2035, more than 45% of the U.S. population is projected to develop CVD, which means that heart-healthy choices are a top priority for a growing number […]
by Karen Hecht, Ph.D. Pathogens taking advantage of inhalation and ingestion routes of entry into the body will encounter the mucosal immune system as the body’s first line of defense. The mucous membranes that line the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts are formidable in size, taking up 200x more real estate than the skin’s surface area. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mitochondria- the Center of Activity An active dog is a sign of wellness. What keeps a dog active and well though? The body has thousands of mitochondria, which are the center of energy production responsible for converting nutrients into ATP, the energy currency of the cell. At the same time, mitochondria are also producing unstable […]
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 […]
Fitness and injury prevention are a must for both professional and recreational athletes looking for peak performance on a consistent basis. According to the Physical Activity Council, 218.5 million Americans participated in a sport in 2018. Sports-related injuries are sustained by 8.6 million Americans every year, with 60% of injuries being caused by falls, over-exertion […]