“Asta-ZAN-thin”…NATURES
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY!
Q. What is astaxanthin and what is the proper amount of astaxanthin to
take?
Patrick L.
A. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid substance. Like beta carotene (found in carrots)
astaxanthin causes its host to turn red.
It can be found it the flesh parts of lobster, shrimp, salmon and crab. It’s also found in red algae and krill, but
in very small (trace) amounts. Astaxanthin
has been dubbed the “king of carotenoids” due to its wide range of nutritional
applications.
The buzz on astaxanthin
hit the fan when Dr. Oz featured Dr. Joe Mercola on his hit TV show. It wasn’t yet widely available at pharmacies
so literally within hour’s health food stores across the nation sold out of
their shelf stock of astaxanthin.
In our bodies astaxanthin
is a powerful antioxidant with a broad rang of uses. Some of the most recent research has shown us
that astaxanthin can be used for the following:
1. PAIN RELIEF & INFLAMATION: Even though it's 100 percent natural, astaxanthin
works like some prescription analgesics, but without the risk of addiction, GI
bleeds or heartburn.
2.
HELPS FIGHT FATIGUE: Pure, natural astaxanthin
is indicated for recovery of muscles, better endurance, and enhanced strength
and improved energy levels.
3. EYE SUPPORT: Studies have shown it to help diabetic
retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye strain and fatigue and seeing in fine
detail.
4. OXYGEN QUENCHING ANTIOXIDANT:
2007 study found astaxanthin was 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C, 800
times stronger than CoQ10, 550 times stronger than green tea catechins and 75
times stronger than alpha lipoic acid.
5. SKIN PROTECTION: Astaxanthin penetrates the skin cells and
reduces UVA damage. Think of it as an internal sunscreen.
To get a decent potency
of astaxanthin you would have to eat over 6 oz. of “wild pacific salmon” daily
or scarf down 328 lbs. of North Atlantic krill.
Krill oil capsules have naturally occurring astaxanthin but not enough
to see the benefits listed above. Go to
your health food store and purchase a 10 or 12 mg. astaxanthin capsule and take
it daily. Consistency is the key.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This
information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational
and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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