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Fight Diabetes with Astaxanthin from Supreme Health

Wednesday 25 April 2018, 7:42PM

By Beckie Wright

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Astaxanthin is known to be the most powerful antioxidant in the world, with a variety of proven health benefits that help support various aspects of human health. Recently, a study was conducted that suggests astaxanthin also helps fight Type 2 Diabetes and improves its metabolic effects and symptoms.

Type 2 Diabetes develops when the body experiences a lack of insulin production to regulate sugar levels, or when the body doesn’t recognise the presence of insulin. It is generally attributed as a lifestyle disease – resulting in poor diet, excessive sugar consumption or a lack of physical activity. Diabetics experience debilitating effects such as vision and hearing loss, gum disease, high blood pressure, and nerve damage that can lead to amputations.

The conducted study was a small, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial that examined the effects of astaxanthin supplementation on people with Type 2 Diabetes. Researchers measured metabolic aspects and symptoms of Diabetes including: lipid peroxidation, glycemic control, insulin sensitivity and Body Mass Index (BMI), waist to hip ratio (WHR) and body weight. 

After only 8 weeks of taking 8mg of Astaxanthin, the participants in the study experienced reduced body fat mass, lower blood pressure, lower blood triglyceride levels, and improved glucose metabolism by marginally reducing plasma glucose concentrations.

Although a relatively small study, the results are clinically valuable for further research to be conducted into how astaxanthin supplementation can help fight the effects of one of the world’s most prolific metabolic diseases.

AstaSupreme, leading NZ supplements provider, created Supreme Health Advanced Cardiac Support, a special cardiac support formula that synergistically combines natural New Zealand astaxanthin with other ingredients specific to regulating metabolic processes, improving blood pressure and maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels. This in turn supports cardiovascular health and its associated conditions.

Visit the AstaSupreme website today and grab the best astaxanthin supplements in New Zealand!