Astaxanthin, any experiences?

[Knowbull]

Im curious about this carotenoid, and I can find little feedback any where other than the typical hype. Has any one used it? Thanks

[jjohn]

Never heard of it.. Anyone?

[Knowbull]

bump

[Rogue Drone]

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[yeahright]

SUPERSTAR SUPPLEMENT #3: ASTAXANTHIN

Astaxanthin comes from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, found in abundance in arctic marine environments, and is a natural carotenoid (any of a class of yellow to red pigments, including the carotenes and the xanthophylls). Carotenoids are one of the most abundant molecules in the world and give nature its wide variety of colors—from carrots to flamingos. Astaxanthin is an amazingly powerful antioxidant and is often referred to as “red gold from the sea.”

Astaxanthin is one of the xanthophyll group of the carotenoid family. Xanthophylls help to protect vitamin A, vitamin E, and other carotenoids from oxidation. It is the most potent of all of the carotenoids—in fact, it is 10 times stronger than beta-carotene and 100 times stronger than vitamin E. Wild Alaskan salmon, lobster, rainbow trout, shrimp, crawfish, crab, and red caviar all owe their rich colors to their astaxanthin-rich diets—just one of the reasons wild salmon tops my SuperFood list. The variety of wild Alaskan salmon known as “sockeye” delivers the greatest amount of astaxanthin, with 4.5 mg per four-ounce serving. To put this in antioxidant perspective, 4.5 mg of astaxanthin is equal to 450 mg of vitamin E. Astaxanthin is also superior to many other antioxidants due to the unique role it may play in protecting the cell membrane.

Astaxanthin Tips

Because astaxanthin has been proven to cross the blood–brain barrier, it offers protection to the brain, the central nervous system, and the eyes.

It increases physical endurance and reduces muscle damage.
It reduces eye fatigue and improves visual acuity.
It provides wrinkle reduction by internal supplementation.
It reduces hyperpigmentation (better known as age spots).
It provides cytokine regulation, inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.
It improves gastric health and reduces infection/inflammation of H. pylori, spiral-shaped bacteria that can damage stomach and duodenal tissue, causing ulcers.

Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-inflammatory, making it an important component of the Perricone Weight-Loss Diet. Its ability to protect muscles and increase physical endurance is a wonderful asset for everyone needing to start and maintain a regular exercise program.

DOSAGE RECOMMENDATION:
One to two capsules, 2 mg each, per day.

[Knowbull]

Thanks, perhaps I will have to invest in a scrotum scraper to deal with the sides.

[jmh80]

It's in my sun-screen.

[yeahright]

It's in my sun-screen.

A scrotum scraper?

[jmh80]

Yes.

[Knowbull]

Im glad to hear others have had to use them, scrape, scrape, scrape that scrotum, lol

[yeahright]

Yes.

Talk about having a problem where the sun don't shine.