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"The premise behind the sled doggers' use of astaxanthin is quite simple: Aerobic exercise is a source of harmful oxidation in the body caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). These ROS can quickly consume the available antioxidants in an athlete's body. As a result athletes need to ingest far more antioxidants in order for their bodies to respond well to the ROS produced, and to maintain a healthy oxidative state within the body during exercise. We looked at this progression closely in Chapter 6. It appears that what's true for "man" is also true for "man's best friend." - Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.) "This study centered on human volunteers supplementing with 6 mg of astaxanthin per day for only ten days. At the end of the ten day period, a significant improvement in blood flow was found in the treatment group (Miyawaki, H, 2005). A very different type of animal study related to cardiac health was done by a different group of Japanese scientists at the Kyoto University of Medicine. We talked about this study in Chapter 6." - Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.) "The researchers went on to examine the effects of astaxanthin on stroke prone rats. They found that after five weeks of continuous supplementation, the incidence of stroke was delayed in the treated group. Next, they established a possible mechanism for these results in-vitro, which they believed to be nitric oxide suppression. The same study went on to demonstrate a neuroprotective effect (protection of brain function) in ischemic mice. Ischemia is the condition where there is a deficient supply of blood to the brain as a result of the obstruction of arterial blood flow." - Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.) "Many products may have some benefit without the exact mechanism of action being known; in the case of astaxanthin and its benefits in preventing carcinogenesis and shrinking tumors in animals, there are many different known mechanisms. Although this is very promising research, it remains to be seen if these same benefits will hold true in humans. Help for Diabetics Similar to the work with cancer, the research to date in the area of diabetes has not been tested in humans." - Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.)

"Astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and tissues. astaxanthin has been the focus of a large and growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications. Supplement Facts - Serving size: 1 capsule, 90 servings per container Ingredient Amount per serving % Daily Value Astaxanthin (haematococcus pluvialis) 5 mg Not established Other Ingredients: Veggie Capsules, Silicone Dioxide, Magnesium Sterate, Vitamin E." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.) "Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant. astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and tissues. astaxanthin has been the focus of a large and growing number of peer-reviewed scientific publications." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"The main carotenoids found in salmon skin include astaxanthin and canthaxanthin. Salmon gain these carotenoids through their diets; wild salmon eat krill and tiny shellfish and farmed salmon get them from their feed. astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant that is used as a coloring agent to give farm-raised salmon their namesake color, otherwise they would look somewhat gray. Salmon also contains important minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. ANOTHER FISHY STORY? Wild or farmed? Will the most nutritious version please raise their fin?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Farmed salmon don't eat krill, so they get their red color from astaxanthin supplements that may or may not be artificial—plus a nice dose of artificial color chosen from a Salmo-Farm color wheel. But don't get me started.) So what exactly are krill and why do we care? Krill are little crustaceans that look like shrimp and provide food for everything from salmon to blue whales. And they're one of the most nutritious creatures in the sea. Not only are they loaded with the aforementioned astaxanthin, but they're a great source of valuable omega-3 fatty acids." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"You might also find antioxidant complexes with ingredients such as grapeseed extract, pine bark, blueberry extract, zeaxanthin, and astaxanthin. astaxanthin, derived from algae, is believed to be several hundred times more effective than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Where minerals are concerned, in addition to the macrominerals (those needed in large amounts), such as calcium and magnesium, you'll also want to select a formula that has a wide range of trace minerals (those needed in small quantities), such as selenium, vanadium, chromium, boron, and iodine." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Not only are they loaded with the aforementioned astaxanthin, but they're a great source of valuable omega-3 fatty acids. Krill oil is increasingly being researched for its health benefits (see below), and one of the nicest of those benefits is the effect krill oil has on premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In a double-blind, randomized clinical trial, seventy patients diagnosed with PMS (by the standards of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised) were treated for three months with either krill oil or plain old omega-3 fish oil." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Mind Boosters: A Guide to Natural Supplements That Enhance Your Mind, Memory and Mood, points out that though fish oil has a higher percentage of the important omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, krill oil has the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin, plus vitamins A and D, and possibly other nutrients (such as small amounts of phospholipids). No matter, in this study, 3 g a day of krill oil was enough to make a big difference in the participants' experience of PMS. It might do the same for you." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Salmon gain these carotenoids through their diets; wild salmon eat krill and tiny shellfish and farmed salmon get them from their feed. astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant that is used as a coloring agent to give farm-raised salmon their namesake color, otherwise they would look somewhat gray. Salmon also contains important minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. ANOTHER FISHY STORY? Wild or farmed? Will the most nutritious version please raise their fin? Farm-raised get less exercise than wild salmon so they tend to be more fatty." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"In many of the aquatic animals in which it is found, astaxanthin has a number of essential biological functions, including protection against oxidation of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, protection against UV light effects, pro-vitamin A activity, immune response, pigmentation, communication, and improved reproduction. In species such as salmon and shrimp, astaxanthin is considered essential to normal growth and survival and has been attributed vitaminlike properties." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Recent studies, however, have shown that the carotenoids, astaxanthin, and lutein—neither of which are converted to vitamin A—can also restore lost immune function in the elderly.521 When taking carotenoids it is best to take a mixture that includes a number of varieties, such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, canthoxanthin, astaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene and cryptoxanthin. Taking beta-carotene alone, especially the synthetic form, can actually reduce absorption of other carotenoids, such as lutein." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Recent it was discovered that astaxanthin, a red pigment found in crustaceans (krill, crawfish) and made synthetically, also inhibits 5alpha reductase. In a lab dish, astaxanthin inhibited 5 alpha reductase by 98% and worked synergisti-cally with saw palmetto berry to inhibit prostate cancer cell growth. [Journal Herb Pharmacotherapy 5: 17-26, 2005] A scientific review finds that saw palmetto berry extract is comparable with the drug finasteride in the treatment of prostatitis in regard to symptoms and urinary-flow improvement and has a lower rate of sexual dysfunction." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"We recommend taking 2 mg daily of astaxanthin, an antioxidant with the ability to protect fish oils from oxidizing in your body. It has been our experience that fish oils can become oxidized in diabetics, whose bodies create considerable free radical stress. This effect can aggravate the condition. Taking fish oil along with an antioxidant helps keep blood sugar under control. Magnesium More than half of all Americans may be deficient in magnesium, a critical mineral. We find that most patients with CVD, especially acute disease, are depleted." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Clinical trials have shown that Astaxanthin: • Helps Protect Eye Health • Helps Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases • Helps Cardiovascular Diseases • Helps Animal Health • Helps to Limit or Prevent Sun Burn • Helps Gain a Quicker and Deeper Tan • Alleviates the Effects of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Protects the Joints from Inflammation after Exercise • And Many More What is it? Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Perhaps for this reason, Hoffman-La Roche promotes sales of its synthetic "nature-identical" astaxanthin for use in farmed salmon and trout. But farmed fish are not the only fish that get cosmetic treatment. Wild tuna steaks, which are naturally red, tend to turn brown when exposed to air or when frozen, so seafood companies spray them with carbon monoxide to keep this from happening. You probably prefer red tuna ?it looks fresher." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Although no government has banned can-thaxanthin from fish feed, most salmon growers are now using astaxanthin instead. Unfortunately, for consumers, there is no real way to know whether they are getting salmon colored with astaxanthin or canthaxanthin. The FDA does, however, limit the acceptable amount of canthaxanthin to 30 milligrams per pound of salmon, thereby significantly minimizing the safety risk. Another big concern regarding fish farms is their environmental impact." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.) "On the aqua farm, their rich pink hue is supplied by either synthetic as-taxanthin or natural astaxanthin derived from algae or krill. Without the help of supplemental astaxanthin, the flesh of farmed salmon would look similar in color to that of halibut. While there appears to be no harm with as-taxanthin, there does appear to be some risk with using the synthetic carotene canthaxan-thin, as this compound was linked to retinal damage in people taking it as a sunless tanning pill." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"You probably cannot tell the colors apart by looking at them, but a laboratory can easily distinguish the krill pigment, astaxanthin, from a similar pigment that is also used to turn farmed salmon pink. The results? Bad news. Only one of the eight stores, Eli's Manhattan, sold salmon that was really wild. One other, Whole Foods, sold a salmon that tested someplace in between wild and farmed, suggesting that the fish might have escaped from the farm into the ocean where it then ate krill." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"When taking carotenoids it is best to take a mixture that includes a number of varieties, such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, canthoxanthin, astaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene and cryptoxanthin. Taking beta-carotene alone, especially the synthetic form, can actually reduce absorption of other carotenoids, such as lutein. Of all the carotenoids, the best source is a pair of species of unicellular organisms from the ocean called Dunaliella salina and Dunaliella bardawil. These tiny algae absorb a very high concentration of multiple forms of carotenoids. The dose is 25,000 IU daily." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Minerals and trace minerals (plant-based are best) •* Medicinal phytonutrients (like those found in spirulina and astaxanthin) *~ Cleansing products (liver cleansing, colon cleansing, blood cleansing) I take all of these daily except for the cleansing products which are only used a few times each year. (See chapter 6 for specific companies and contact details.) Safety notes on supplements and solutions *~ Many nutritional supplements (especially the rainforest herbs) should never be taken when pregnant. •* Many prescription drugs can interfere with the function of herbs." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "Products to consider for carpal tunnel syndrome: *" astaxanthin (www.Nutrex-Hawaii.com) <*" Zinc (Opti Zinc brand) available in most health food stores Cellulite Cellulite is subcutaneous fat that protrudes into the dermis layer of the skin, creating a cottage cheese- or orange peel-like appearance to the body. It is, unfortunately, extremely difficult to get rid of. Simply cutting back on calories or following a fad diet will not take away your skin's dimpled appearance, and liposuction is completely ineffective against cellulite." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "AmazonHerb.net) astaxanthin and Bioastin (www.Nutrex-Hawaii.com) GCW Antioxidant Defense System RED (www.GoodCauseWellness.com) *" Baseline Nutritionals Proteolytic Enzymes (www.BaselineNutritionals.com) Asthma / Bronchial Asthma / Bronchial Constriction The wheezing and feeling of suffocation that characterize an asthma attack are all too familiar to the children and adults who suffer from the chronic disorder." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.) "Another supplement that's very important to mention here is astaxanthin. This supplement is made from micro-algae, and the Cyanotech Corporation in Kona, Hawaii produces it. This supplement offers outstanding protection to the nervous system including your eyes—because the eyes and the optic nerve are all part of your nervous system. Everything that I've mentioned here in terms of supporting the nervous system will also protect your eyes from macular degeneration or oxidative damage due to exposure to ultraviolet light." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Steve Sinatra mentioned astaxanthin as one of his reasons for including wild salmon on his top ten list, see page 186). But farmed salmon don't get to eat krill and shrimp. They get their color a completely different way. Farmers are able to pick out the color of their salmon from a color wheel that looks exactly like the ones you see in the paint section of Home Depot. I'm not making this up— I've seen it. It's called the SalmoFan, and it's an actual fanned salmon color wheel where you can choose the shade of red or pink you'd like your "product" to be." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"The formula also happens to contain more antioxidants than I have ever seen in a lipstick, including cranberry and astaxanthin (a carotenoid pigment). So why the unhappy face rating? Aveda added peppermint oil to this product; and you'll feel the tingling from the moment you apply it. I wish that tingle were a positive sign, but alas, it isn't. All the antioxidants and the outstanding sunscreen (not to mention some beautiful colors) don't mean much if peppermint is there causing irritation." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Its striking color is the result of the fact that it normally dines on krill, which provides it with a highly beneficial compound called astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid that gives salmon its rich red color. Farm-raised salmon have never seen krill—they eat grain, which would be like raising lions on chocolate chip cookies. They have almost no omega-3 fat, and their color is the result of whatever selection of dye the factory farmers decide on that day. Wild salmon and farm-raised salmon are completely different foods. Yet we unknowingly use the same word for both. Big problem." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

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