Little known antioxidant protects from mitochondrial damage

A recent study found the incredible antioxidant activity of Astaxanthin may prevent mitochondrial dysfunction, explaining its strong potential to aid in a wide range of health conditions.

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that can be found in nature or nowadays in the form of a supplement. It is red in color and belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids, which are regarded as highly active antioxidants. Astaxanthin is present in many marine plants and animals such as salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and in especially high concentrations in some algae.

Mitochondria are the part of cells in our body that make energy and play a very important role in human life. The review highlights how astaxanthin limits mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress, events strongly linked to aging and disease.

What else is Astaxanthin good for?

Powerful antioxidant

Antioxidants help to reduce a natural but sometimes harmful process that occurs in your body called oxidation. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that fights against free radicals that damage cells if not controlled. It can improve blood flow within the body and can lower the oxidative stress load so many Westerners suffer from due to processed food, environmental toxins, obesity, alcohol and smoking.

Improves skin health

Astaxanthin is often used as a cosmetic product as well as a medical product to promote healthy skin. It helps to reduce wrinkles, age spots, and to help keep up the skin moist. Some studies have shown evidence of supplemental astaxanthin twice a day for 6 weeks improving skin elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles.

Physical endurance

Astaxanthin is used to improve exercise performance, by decreasing muscle damage after exercise and decreasing muscle soreness after exercise. Many studies done on mice have shown that it can boost endurance and prevent muscle and skeletal damage that can occur due to high intensity exercises.

May reduce the chance of heart disease

Astaxanthin has been referred to as a potential therapeutic agent in cardiovascular disease. It can affect high blood pressure (hypertension) and it also help to improve the elastin levels and arterial wall thickness. Furthermore, Astaxanthin may improve cholesterol markers.

Can reduce joint pain

Astaxanthin is used to treat arthritis and joint pain. As a powerful antioxidant, it helps to control inflammation which is generally at the heart of aches and pains. Inflammation in the joints often causes pain and astaxanthin can help reduces these aches through reducing body wide inflammation.

Help male fertility

Many studies have gained evidence in taking astaxanthin daily for 3 months can increase male fertility as measured by pregnancy rates. It helps to increase the sperm health and mobility.

Improve eye health

Our eyes naturally produce the highest concentration of antioxidants due to the constant barrage of harmful ultraviolet rays they're exposed to. Astaxanthin can help support the bodys natural antioxidant production in the eyes and helps to treat age-related muscular degeneration (AMD).

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How to get Astaxanthin

Biosphere Nutrition uses natural Astaxanthin, grown from haematococcus pluvialis algae, extracted in Nelson, New Zealand.

The Biosphere Astaxanthin isn’t just plain astaxanthin, it includes olive oil and phosphatidylcholine for enhanced absorption.

You can buy Biosphere Astaxanthin at any major online supplement store or their website at https://www.biospherenutrition.co.nz

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References

Inhibitory Effect of Astaxanthin on Oxidative Stress-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction-A Mini-Review - https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1137
https://www.astaxanthin.co.nz