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 […]
AstaReal® Astaxanthin – a Key Player in Rising Sports Nutrition Market The global sports nutrition market is expected to reach approximately $44,000 M by 2021, with North America accounting for 40% of the market share. Protein supplements promote muscle strength, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) build muscle mass, and antioxidants reduce oxidative stress build up […]
Synergy Between Astaxanthin & Omega-3s AstaReal® Astaxanthin is a powerhouse antioxidant from the algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, that is 6000 times stronger than Vitamin C and l l O times stronger than Vitamin E. Krill oil is extracted from the small shrimp like crustacean, Euphasia superba, as a source of the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and […]
Pill Fatigue & Gummies for Grown-Ups Gummies are not just for kids anymore. A survey conducted by Consumer Reports National Research Center found that 55% of Americans regularly take perscription medication, with an average of 4 pills taken daily. Three quarters of this group also take over-thecounter products, including vitamins and other supplements. This high […]
Maintaining Skin Condition in the Face of Environmental Stress Synonymous with every summer is harsh sunlight and sun protection. Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays that reach the earth, UVA and UVB. Overexposure to either can lead to sunburn and photoaging. Exposure to UVB rays results in excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species […]