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 […]
Performance is your focus, recovery is ours About 30% of consumers taking supplements are focused on products that enhance energy, while 50% agree that improving overall health is a priority. Popular energy boosting ingredients cause a surge and crash in energy levels and don’t provide additional health benefits, forcing consumers to choose between energy and […]
July seems too soon to think about how winter conditions can stress your skin. But AstaReal is already prepared with new evidence showing that natural astaxanthin can protect skin from the changing seasons. As winter brings low humidity conditions, keratinocytes in the skin’s outer layer respond by releasing inflammatory signals called cytokines. Fibroblasts in the […]
AstaReal® Astaxanthin Is Now Paleo and Keto Certified! An estimated 3 million Americans subscribe to the paleolithic diet that promotes a lean physique and supports energy. The paleo diet encourages consumption of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, nuts and seeds, seafood and healthy fats, while recommending avoidance of dairy, grain, starches, legumes, processed foods and processed […]
The heart is a muscle powered by the mitochondria. Mitochondria are cell energy factories that mobilize the oxygen we breathe in to make energy molecules called ATPs. About 2% of oxygen in mitochondria gets converted into unstable byproducts called reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can overwhelm the body’s antioxidant ability and lead to oxidative stress […]
Making Healthy Choices With AstaReal® Many nutrients are not easy to obtain from diet alone, including astaxanthin. For example, to get the recommended 6mg of astaxanthin every day, you would need to consume a lot of wild caught raw salmon: 1.6 servings of Sockeye, 2.9 servings of Coho, or 12 servings of King daily. That […]
How AstaReal® Astaxanthin Impacts Fatigue At SupplySide West 2016, Dr. Robert Corish gave a “Vendor Brief” on the impact of AstaReal astaxanthin on fatigue. Dr. Corish explained that one of the most common complaints heard by physicians from their patients is a persistent feeling of fatigue. This means a lack of energy, physical endurance or […]