Muscle Publications

International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stance on antioxidants has been published in their February edition and astaxanthin has been included! This publication serves as an authoritative, evidence-based guide for collegiate, tactical, and professional sports dietitians, nutritionists, coaches, and performance staff across the U.S. When a nutrient is evaluated and ranked within this framework, […]

Every February, Heart Health Month reminds us to care for our most vital muscle. Through every phase of life, the heart stays relentlessly on task; adjusting its tempo to your movements, accelerating with excitement, slowing for rest. It doesn’t pause. It doesn’t clock out. Every beat delivers oxygen and nutrients to the trillions of cells […]

October 21, 2025 — Burlington, NJ — AstaReal Inc. announces the first virtual symposium hosted by the AstaReal Network for Sports Nutrition (ANSN) on November 12–13, 2025. Launched in 2023, ANSN is a global initiative advancing the science and application of astaxanthin in muscle performance and recovery. This event marks a significant step in aligning astaxanthin […]

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 […]

A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) showed that supplementation with AstaReal® Astaxanthin significantly improved cardiometabolic health for firefighters. Watch as Drs. Richard Kreider and Drew Gonzalez discuss their groundbreaking study.

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 […]

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 […]

Astaxanthin has previously been shown to have benefits for endurance-trained athletes, but new research from Dr. Hunter Waldman’s lab at the University of North Alabama has now put astaxanthin to the test in resistance-trained athletes. This is the first-ever study demonstrating the benefits of astaxanthin for resistance-trained athletes, and the first interventional study showing that […]

Astaxanthin is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about ingredients among sports nutrition researchers. Nutritionists, formulators, and supplement brands, take note. If you’re involved in creating or recommending sports nutrition solutions, astaxanthin should be on your radar. It’s not just a passing trend; backed by over 15 human clinical studies using AstaReal branded Astaxanthin. In […]

Dr. Mike T Nelson is an extreme human performance specialist, a fitness and nutrition educator, researcher, speaker, and host of The Flex Diet Podcast. Mike recently hosted not one, but two podcasts about astaxanthin for exercise and performance nutrition. On episode 226, Dr. Hunter Waldman from the University of North Alabama, spoke to Mike about […]