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 […]