Benefits of AstaxanthinBenefits of Astaxanthin, a very potent red-orange carotenoid antioxidant found in salmon, lobsters, shrimp and other marine life, support cardiovascular health, immune system and eye health.
Astaxanthin is produced by countless microalgae and phytoplankton in the sea, then consumed by the lower forms of sea life such as krill and shrimp. It becomes concentrated in the higher animals, such as salmon, that consume the krill, shrimp and smaller sea life that feeds on the phytoplankton and microalgae. Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon is one of the best sources as it is harvested from some of the last relatively pure waters in nature. You may have noticed the very deep orange (almost brick-red) coloration of real wild salmon - this rich pigmentation is from the high concentration of Astaxanthin. With the newfound popularity of the benefits of Astaxanthin, you now find it available in pure form as a supplement. On the other end of the spectrum from Wild Salmon Oil, you can obtain products made from the microalgae (assuming they are pure and contain what they say they do - read my article on Nutritional Supplement Scams to see why most do not live up to 'facts' stated on label). Benefits of Astaxanthin from salmon oil are also popularly stated; again - be careful when buying fish oils. Most have fillers such as soy oil and are overprocessed - diminishing or deleting health improvements provided by the best products. 'Molecularly distilled' oils should be avoided as this method of 'assuring purity' deletes benefits. One product I reviewed stated 4 mg Astaxanthin. The rest of the ingredients included Flax and Borage oils, cellulose, and soy oil. Benefits of Astaxanthin: CardiovascularEndothelial Support: Promotes health of the endothelium (lining of the blood vessel walls). Helps protect against oxidative stress in the vascular system. 1Helps Lower C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Supports Proper Fat Metabolism Efficient fat metabolism is important for a healthy lipid profile. Benefits of Astaxanthin: Immune System SupportPowerful antioxidant properties: Astaxanthin is more powerful than Vitamin E, Vitamin C and many others.Antioxidants help maintain integrity of all cell membranes including those of your immune cells (macrophages, lymphocytes, etc). 2 Astaxanthin supports production of immunoglobulins IgA, IgG and IgM. (Immunoglobulin is another name for antibody. Antibodies are proteins employed by your immune system to locate, identify and disable harmful microorganisms). Natural Killer Cell Support: Lymphocyte proliferation and activity are increased. Benefits of Astaxanthin: Eye HealthProtects your eyes from oxidative stress: The anti-oxidant power of this red-orange carotenoid helps keep free radical activity from damaging delicate eye tissues.Anti-inflammatory protection: Helps prevent lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation. Promotes far visual (distance vision) acuity, depth perception and helps reduce eye fatigue. References: 1. Pashkow FJ, Watumull DG, Campbell CL. Astaxanthin: a novel potential treatment for oxidative stress and inflammation in cardiovascular disease. AM J Cardiol 2008, 101, 58D - 68D 2. Park JS, Chyun JH, Kim YK, et al. Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and enhanced immune response in humans. Nutr Metab 2010, 7, 18. ,B.
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