Astaxanthin

World’s Strongest Antioxidant

Natural Astaxanthin has proven to be the world’s strongest antioxidant. Mighty bold statement but results from lab tests performed on astaxanthin are truly astounding!

What is astaxanthin?

Some have labeled it "Vitamin X," being a supercharged antioxidant derived from microalgae. It has been reported to be 500 times stronger than Vitamin E and easily crosses the blood/brain barrier, meaning it offers powerful oxidative protection for the nervous system (eyes, brain, nerve tissues, etc.)

A great example of its power is comparing it to the popular carotenoid, beta carotene. Beta carotene struggles to, if at all, cross the important blood brain barrier that determines support for the eyes and brain. This is also the same barrier that deadly neuro toxins like mercury and aluminum attack. Think of the blood brain barrier as the fortress that protects the brain and eyes. There is currently a battle going on right now in your head between vital nutrients that sustain health and dangerous toxins that destroy lives. The good news is that astaxanthin passes the crucial barrier with ease as it is 11 times stronger than beta carotene.

Oral consumption of astaxanthin actually increases the skin's resistance to damage by ultraviolet radiation, sunburn. I can personally verify this benefit. Long summer days on the lake with my family can take a toll on the skin. However, I supplement hard with astaxanthin during the summer and see first hand its miraculous abilities to protecting the skin (the largest organ of the body).

Where does it come from?

It's the most prevalent pigment found in the marine environment, and it's what turns the flesh of the salmon pink or pinkish red, shrimp shells, lobster red, so it's found throughout the marine environment. I’ve read stories that put forth the opinion that microalgae from the oceanic floor could cure world hunger….lofty goals. Moreover, astaxanthin has proven to be 3X stronger than the other popular antioxidant lutein.

The short version of astaxanthin benefits are as follows:

• Virtually eliminates arthritis pain for many people
• Eases or eliminates chronic back pain
• Accelerates muscle healing for strength trainers, weekend warriors, and people who get sore easily. I use in weight training which helps with soreness recovery.
• Functions as an internal sunscreen to enhance your tolerance of sun exposure
• Offers powerful protection for the eyes and prevents macular degeneration
• Prevents heart disease by preventing oxidative damage
• Boosts immune system function
• Reduces pain from carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries
• Protects the nervous system from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease
• Multiplies the effects of vitamin E and vitamin C in your body
• Enhances athletic performance: both strength and endurance
• Lowers LDL cholesterol

Supplementation of this powerful antioxidant is really easy. Finding a reliable and trustworthy distributor of microalgae is the first step. After product purchase it is easy to add with any favorite smoothie mix. It does not taste like a chocolate shake? However, you are not drinking powerful green superfood smoothies for the taste. I can make mine taste pleasurable by adding superfood berries to my regular smoothie mix. And you can always get tablet form.

I highly recommend blue-green algae supplementation from a company based in Hawaii where environmental toxins are not a factor in manufacturing of product.

You can find great Spirulina at: http://www.nutrex-hawaii.com/spirulina.html Information on Spirulina, the great blue green algae, can be found on website under Articles: Spirulina

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