Health Benefits of AstaxanthinHealth Benefits of Astaxanthin Revealed - Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that is more than 10 times as potent as other carotenoids. Scientific evidence is mounting that it may hold the key to protection against heart disease and cancer and to reverse the aging process. 
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on Astaxanthin Human studies show that it is a potent antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Unlike other carotenoids that convert to vitamin A, this one does not. (High doses of vitamin A are harmful to the body.)  Chemical Structure of Astaxanthin
It is approved by the FDA as a red food coloring for use in animal and fish foods and in Europe, it is considered a food dye. It is naturally found in salmon, krill, arctic shrimp, phaffi yeast and the microalgae Haematoccocus pluvilis. For comparison, 4 ounces of wild sockeye salmon would contain 4.5 mg of astaxanthin and Atlantic salmon would contain 0.5 to 1.1 mg.
Research studies to support natural astaxanthin benefitsEnhances fertility in men A well-designed
clinical study involving 30 men showed that taking 16 mg daily of
astaxanthin increased sperm motility and other measured sperm
parameters. More importantly the fertility and pregnancy rates were
significantly higher in the group taking astaxanthin.
This confirms previous animal studies that show positive benefits of astaxanthin supplements on reproductive health and fertility. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Antioxidant benefits and immune system booster Taking
astaxanthin was shown to reduce cellular DNA damage and to boost the
immune response in young health females. This benefit was seen both at
4 weeks and 8 weeks.
Acid reflux symptoms treatment A
well-designed clinical study showed that taking astaxanthin at dose
of 40 mg daily was effective in reducing heartburn symptoms in 4 weeks.
It was much more effective in those who were infected with the stomach
bacteria H. pylori.
Skin anti-aging cure and protection Lab
studies show that astaxanthin protects against the damaging effect
of UVA rays from the sun that causes the skin to age prematurely.
Researchers believe that astaxanthin could have a protective effect against sagging and wrinkles of the skin. Further studies will be needed to reconfirm all the reported health benefits of astaxanthin in protecting against skin damage and aging. What's the difference between astaxanthin and
canthaxanthin?
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