Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Astaxanthin...A unique antioxidant..

What is astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a reddish lipid soluble pigment that belongs to a group of natural pigments known as xanthophylls, a subcategory of the carotenoid family. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and other seafood.

How does it work?
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. Astaxanthin also improve the way immune system functions.

Uses of Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is used for treating Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and eye problems such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is also used for preventing cancer. It also improves recovery after stroke, reducing cholesterol levels and reducing skin damage from ultraviolet (UV) light.

The uniqueness of astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a unique and the strongest natural antioxidant!
  • Astaxanthin can reach into every part of the cell, inside and out.
  • Astaxanthin can cross the blood-brain barrier to protect the brain and nervous system.
  • Astaxanthin can cross the blood-retinal barrier and bring protection to the eyes.
  • Astaxanthin works in every part of your body, organs and skin.
Astaxanthin is unique... compared to all other antioxidants as it can handle many different types of free radicals simultaneously.
Astaxanthin is also unique... because it does not become depleted from neutralizing free radicals and does not oxidizing it self.

How Astaxantin helps athletes?
Good news for active athletes! Active Athlete’s Secret Weapon...Astaxanthin!

Astaxanthin benefits athlete’s capacity and endurance as it
  • increases strength, stamina and endurance
  • reduces recovery time
  • prevents muscle and joint soreness after strenuous exercise
  • reduce inflammation
Astaxanthin has a powerful ability to quench free radicals and ability to reduce lactic acid build up during intense exercise.
 
Is Astaxanthin a remedy for inflammation?
Astaxanthin, an anti-inflammatory nutrients.
Astaxanthin is a very effective remedy for tendon, muscle and joint pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and joint soreness after strenuous exercise.
Astaxanthin is an alternative treatment for chronic inflammation and has more benefits than a prescription medicine, especially over the long term.

Is Astaxanthin beneficial to skin?
Astaxanthin has been shown to be a great nutritional supplement for youthful, beautiful skin. It improves skin quality.
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of Astaxanthin, it can prevent the skin from sunburn and heal damaged skin. Astaxanthin not only prevents UV sun damage to the skin but also helps to reverse external signs of aging from the inside out. Astaxanthin reduces wrinkles and age spots, improving moisture levels, elasticity and smoothness, giving your skin a beautiful, healthy glow!

Is Astaxanthin good for eyes?
Astaxanthin is good for the health of your eyes and the prevention of blindness as Astaxanthin can penetrate the retinal barrier in your eyes.
Astaxanthin has protective benefits against eye-related problems including
  • cataracts
  • macular degeneration
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • cystoid macular edema
  • glaucoma and 
  • many more....
What are other Astaxanthin benefits?
Astaxanthin is reported to have many more benefits including..
  • boosts immune system
  • helps normalizes blood pressure
  • helps prevent heart attacks
  • helps prevent the initiation of cancer cells
  • helps prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
  • enhances reproductive health
  • relieves prostate problems
  • prevents and relieves diabetes
  • gives you better resistance to colds
  • prevents gum disease
  • protects all parts of the cells from oxidative damage