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Formulators, healthcare practitioners and informed consumers are seeking ingredients supported by meaningful clinical evidence. The latest research on AstaReal® Astaxanthin is expanding our understanding of how nutrition can support performance, recovery, and metabolic health. This new research shows astaxanthin’s ability to enhance metabolic efficiency and support performance without increasing physiological strain. The study, published in […]

Guest Author: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCSD is a physiologist and researcher focused on nutrition, cognition, and performance optimization. His work explores how targeted supplementation, such as Astaxanthin, enhances brain function, metabolic health, and recovery in various populations. July is peak summer, which means training in the heat brings an entirely different set of challenges and […]

June is Brain Awareness Month, and it is the perfect time to address the most critical component of your physical health—your cognitive engine. Guest Author: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCSD is a physiologist and researcher focused on nutrition, cognition, and performance optimization. His work explores how targeted supplementation, such as Astaxanthin, enhances brain function, metabolic health, […]

May is a big month in my world. It sits at the crossroads of National Physical Fitness Month and Older Americans Month. Guest Author: Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCSD is a physiologist and researcher focused on nutrition, cognition, and performance optimization. His work explores how targeted supplementation, such as Astaxanthin, enhances brain function, metabolic health, and […]

In the April issue of Muscle & Fitness, AstaReal® Astaxanthin is featured as a science‑backed differentiator in performance nutrition: supporting recovery, endurance, and long‑term cellular health. Insights from AstaReal VP of Science, Karen Hecht, PhD and Scientific Communications Specialist, Susan Hamrahi, ND, highlight why astaxanthin is gaining relevance as training intensifies and recovery becomes a […]

Following comprehensive screening, AstaReal’s finished softgels met all requirements of the TruShield Certified™ Banned Substance Program, confirming they are free from 400+ WADA-prohibited compounds and other high-risk contaminants. The program was developed by the same laboratory trusted by professional sports leagues and Olympic programs for anti-doping testing. Read the Full Article Here.

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 […]

A study published in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation investigated the effects of short-term AstaReal® Astaxanthin supplementation on exercise performance and markers of muscle damage and oxidative stress. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 10 healthy, physically active male college students consumed 28 mg of AstaReal® Astaxanthin or placebo daily for 4 days. […]

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 […]