The Ultimate Guide to Astaxanthin

The Ultimate Guide
to Astaxanthin
Nature’s Secret to Survival
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The Ultimate Guide
to Astaxanthin
Nature’s Secret to Survival
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Natural Astaxanthin –
Nature’s Secret to Survival
Did you know, flamingos are born with white
The algae produce astaxanthin in response to
feathers? They turn pink by eating crustaceans
stress such as excessive sunlight or a lack of water
and algae which contain astaxanthin – a bright
and nutrients. Astaxanthin protects the algae
red pigment belonging to the carotenoid fami-
and allows it to overcome the crisis until conditions
ly. The flamingos’ liver enzymes break down the
improve...it is a very successful survival
carotenoids into pink and orange molecules which
mechanism!
colour the legs, bill and feathers, making them a
While small quantities can be obtained from
more desirable mate.
salmon, krill and shrimp, a more sustainable and
Astaxanthin also provides the reddish flesh or outer
concentrated Natural Astaxanthin is available as a
shell colouring in marine life such as salmon, trout,
nutritional supplement, harvested from the wonder
prawns and krill. The common factor among all
algae H. pluvialis.
these creatures is that they eat the algae that make
astaxanthin. Astaxanthin gives salmon the cellular
energy they need to keep swimming upstream for
hours on end!
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How Does it Work?
Natural Astaxanthin is the most powerful natural
When you compare the antioxidant strength
antioxidant on the planet and it’s often called
of Natural Astaxanthin to common super foods,
“the king of antioxidants” for this reason. Natural
astaxanthin’s power outshines.
Astaxanthin has a unique molecular structure
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Oxidation and free radicals explained
An apple slice turns brown. Fish becomes rancid. The metal on a car eventually rusts.
All of these result from a natural process called oxidation. It happens to all cells in nature, including the ones
in your body.
Oxidation is a natural process that’s going on in your cells 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of every
year. Oxidation is a normal part of life, however when we subject our bodies to extra stresses such as poor
diet, lack of sleep, smoking or even rigorous exercise, we produce an excess of the molecules that cause
oxidation to occur.
These destructive little molecules are called free radicals. They are basically unstable molecules that
set off a chain reaction that can damage DNA or other cellular structures.
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How Does Natural Astaxanthin Match
Up to Other Antioxidants?
Astaxanthin easily outperforms other well-known
antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E,
resveratrol, Co-Q10, green tea and virtually all of
the other antioxidants. Astaxanthin is truly
remarkable, it is:
• 6000x stronger than vitamin C
• 800x stronger than COQ10
• 550x stronger than green tea catechins
• 75x stronger than alpha-lipoic acid
Singlet Oxygen Free radical Quenching Comparison.
Nishida, et at, 2007
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Health Benefits of Natural Astaxanthin
Natural Astaxanthin is your
best defense to stay healthy
and active for longer.
• Supports cellular energy production
• Supports muscle and joint recovery
after exercise
• Supports skin protection from harmful
UV sunlight
• Supports anti-aging effects by cellular
antioxidant protection
• Supports immune repair mechanisms
• Supports eye health and visual acuity
• Supports healthy cardiovascular function
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Do I Need to Take an Antioxidant?
Astaxanthin has a number of special properties
that make it the best choice for combating
Dosage recommendations:
oxidative stress to cells brought about by
lifestyle and ageing.
Health Need
Amount per day
General Antioxidant coverage
4 – 6 mg
Cardiovascular support
12 mg
Muscle endurance
8 – 12 mg
Skin protection
4 – 6 mg
Joint health
6 – 8 mg
Natural Astaxanthin is simply a superior
antioxidant
• Astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier to
bring direct antioxidant benefits and protection
to the brain and spinal cord.
• Astaxanthin crosses the blood-retinal barrier to
protect the delicate structures of the eyes.
• Astaxanthin binds with muscle tissue and
integrates into outer cell membranes.
• Astaxanthin delivers antioxidant protection to
the skin, joints, arteries and every organ within
the human body.
Safety Profile
Astaxanthin has been evaluated in multiple studies
to determine its potential for adverse effects
• Astaxanthin eliminates more free radicals and
reactive oxygen species than any other
antioxidant.
• Astaxanthin NEVER becomes a pro-oxidant!
and toxicity. Evidence strongly indicates that
astaxanthin has a high safety profile, even in high
doses. Astaxanthin has been extensively tested
by Pharmaceutical giant Hoffman La Roche and
no acute toxicity was found. In animal models,
astaxanthin showed no harmful effects.
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Stiff or tired joints?
Natural relief is within
your reach.
Moving is one of the most important things we
As the strongest natural antioxidant in the world,
can do to keep ourselves healthy. Sadly, for some
astaxanthin helps to stamp out free radicals to
people movement becomes more difficult as the
support joint comfort and flexibility.
tendons and ligaments which support the joints
become scarred and fixed - leading to stiffness
and joint immobility.
Astaxanthin is the natural
way to support joint mobility.
Scientific studies have shown that the fluid surrounding stiff joints contains massive amounts of
damaging free radicals. Normal joints don’t contain these free radicals.
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Astaxanthin and Heart Health
It’s well known that astaxanthin’s antioxidant
Astaxanthin also promotes cardiovascular health
properties are heart healthy. Astaxanthin works
by supporting normal blood pressure and
to support heart health in a number of ways.
blood flow.
In both human and animal
studies, astaxanthin has
been shown to support
normal cholesterol and
triglyceride balance.
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Take Astaxanthin Daily for Beautiful Skin
Most of us want to maintain youthful, beautiful skin
In one study, participants were exposed to
as we age. Unfortunately exposure to the
synthetic sunlight to find out how long it took
UV rays in sunlight causes damage and ages our
for their skin to show signs of inflammation
skin. Sunlight generates massive amounts of free
and burning.
radicals which damage skin by destroying the
underlying skin structures, resulting in wrinkles,
Next, they took 4mg of astaxanthin every day for
discolorations, sagging and other signs of ageing.
four weeks. When the participants were re-exposed to the light, the amount of time needed to
The good news is daily intake of Natural Astaxan-
cause a burn was dramatically increased (almost
thin actually protects the skin from sun damage
twice as long).
and premature ageing. Not only does astaxanthin
protect the skin, it can also help reverse the signs
Moreover, astaxanthin was shown to protect the
of premature skin ageing. No other product on
skin from both UVA and UVB-induced oxidative
the market makes that promise... and
and DNA damage.
actually delivers.
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Does it Really Work?
A number of studies have investigated the effects
In 2006, another study confirmed strong improve-
of astaxanthin on the skin and, as expected, the
ments in multiple factors including dryness, mois-
results were very impressive. In a pioneering study
ture content, roughness and elasticity.
in Japan in 2002, 49 middle aged women were
given 4mg astaxanthin per day or a placebo.
The results showed that the women taking astaxanthin found a number of significant improvements
in the condition of their skin compared to those
taking the placebo. In just four weeks, they recorded increases in moisture levels, a reduction in
the appearance of wrinkles and improved elasticity.
Astaxanthin improves
skin pigmentation
Astaxanthin is highly recommended as part of
the daily beauty regime in Japan and other Asian
countries. One of the reasons for this is that
astaxanthin helps prevent malanogenesis; the
process where melanocytes (skin pigment cells)
produce melanin. These cells are responsible for
the formation of skin discolorations, also known
as “age-spots.”
Astaxanthin is highly prized in Japan and other
Asian countries for this effect, which results in a
more even, lighter skin tone.
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Astaxanthin for Healthy Vision
Multiple clinical studies have shown very
impressive results with astaxanthin
providing support for eye-strain, fatigue,
blurring and double vision.
Compared to other antioxidants and carotenoids,
More serious visual problems occur when the
Natural Astaxanthin has many advantages when it
retina and macula become damaged due to free
comes to eye health. Not only is it a Super Anti-
radical damage from light exposure, especially
oxidant, it also crosses the blood-retina barrier to
when the eye isn’t protected by a sufficient level
provide direct benefits and protection to one of the
of antioxidants including astaxanthin. While other
most sensitive organs in the body.
parts of the body can be repaired, the very delicate
retina does not recover easily from damage.
Individuals who spend time staring at computer
screens suffer eye-strain, eye fatigue, blurring and
Astaxanthin helps to protect the very sensitive area
double vision. Clinical studies show that partici-
of the visual system by absorbing free radicals and
pants taking astaxanthin experience support for
helping prevent free radical damage to the eye.
visual acuity (clearness of sight) and depth percep-
Thereby, helping preserve the gift of sight.
tion in addition to quicker recovery from fatigue.
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Better Endurance and Faster
Recovery with Astaxanthin.
When it comes to endurance and quick recovery
Similar results were found when astaxanthin was
time, Natural Astaxanthin provides unparalleled
given to a group of elite cyclists. After 28 days
benefits to both athletes and anyone who is
of taking astaxanthin, the group had a significant
looking for greater energy in their daily activities.
improvement in time trial performance over a 20km
Natural Astaxanthin helps to increase stamina
distance and also increased their power output.
and endurance and also reduces fatigue.
Astaxanthin has also been shown to help reduce
The recovery time from muscle stiffness and
muscle damage in elite young soccer players.
strain related to over activity is also minimized
Quite extraordinary!
by astaxanthin’s unique antioxidant activity.
This is just another example of how the power-
In one research study; forty men between the ages
ful antioxidant properties of astaxanthin provide
of 17 and 19 were given 4 mg of astaxanthin for six
benefits to each and every part of the human body,
months. When comparing the initial strength and
including our muscles.
endurance test results to the measurements at the
end of the trial, the results were a dramatic
62% higher.
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Healthy Immune System
Astaxanthin’s many beneficial properties also sup-
The actual mechanism involves an enhanced
port a healthy immune system. Other carotenoids
ability to support healthy antibody production.
like lutein and beta-carotene support immunity as
In scientific studies, it was found that astaxanthin
well, but none do so to the same extent as Natural
consistently produced better results than any
Astaxanthin.
other carotenoid when it came to immune
system support.
In the past, the immune-supporting capabilities
of typical carotenoids were thought to be related
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Dr Robert Corish, M.D., Medical Director for AstaSupreme
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