Muscles Publications

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Nutrients That Make Energy Muscles use carbohydrates, lipids and protein as energy sources during exercise. Carbohydrates may burn the fastest, but they also lead to lactic acid build up, energy crashes, and an increase in free radicals, called Reactive Oxygen Species {ROS). ROS form when muscle metabolism ramps up during exercise. Consistent exercise and […]