Astaxanthin is a very powerful antioxidant carotenoid and it is closely related to the well known beta carotene or lutein. Astaxanthin plays unique role in the range of its antioxidant activity. It is proved by the studies that astaxanthin is more powerful as compared to beta carotene, at neutralizing singlet oxygen. It provides protection from more types of free radicals (aldoxyl, hydroxyl, peroxyl, singlet and triplet oxygen) than many other antioxidants.
Free radicals are atoms or molecules which has one or more unpaired electrons; they will capture electrons from the first place they can to complete the pair. When taken from proteins, electron loss can cause protein cross-linking (a key action of stiffening tissues), disable hormones and enzymes, and damage cell structures. Free radicals can even take electrons from DNA, which may cause genetic alterations.
What is special about Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is renowned for its essential biological functions such as its ability to enhance scavenge free radicals capacity of other antioxidants like Vitamins C and E. It is very
helpful for health of the eyes and central nervous system. No other carotenoids and antioxidants may perform one or two of these functions. Astaxanthin is also anti-inflammatory and has almost four times antioxidant capacity of
lutein.
Astaxanthin is even considered as essential to normal growth and survival, and has been attributed vitamin-like properties. Astaxanthin can be useful in Beneficial Effectsion and Favorable Effects of neuronal damage. Astaxanthin protects against UVA and UVB light-induced oxidative stress. Astaxanthin is effective at ameliorating retinal injury and it protects photoreceptors from degeneration. Astaxanthin is one-hundred times stronger than alpha-tocopherol. Astaxanthin is 500 times stronger than Vitamin E and crosses the blood/brain barrier, it means astaxanthin provides powerful oxidative protection for the nervous system (eyes, brain, nerve tissues, etc.)
Recommended Dosage:
Children 6 – 12 years: As directed by your Healthcare Professional.
Adults: Take 1 capsule per day, with food.
For optimum results take 1 capsule with a meal 3 times daily for an initial 2-week period. After two weeks reduce to a maintenance dose of 1 – 3 capsules daily as required. Children 6 – 12 years: As directed by your Healthcare Professional.
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