* [[Anti-inflammatory]] : Several double blind, placebo controlled animal and clinical trials shows that astaxanthin naturally inhibits many of the known inflammation mediators, which eases inflammation and pain without side effects.
*to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, muscle injury, gastrointestinal complaints and male infertility. It should be noted, however, that there is insufficient evidence to support any of these claims, and there is no proven health benefit to this supplement.
* Since it is highly concentrated in muscles, many researchers think it gives athletes the endurance to swim up rivers. This has made astaxanthin famous within sports nutrition and among marathon runners, especially for athletic recovery. It seems this antioxidant works by hunting free radicals in our energy-producing mitochondrial cells. Antioxidants help to handle extreme exercise and metabolic training conditions that lead naturally to free radical production in the human body. In addition, astaxanthin's antioxidative properties support the prevention of inflammatory conditions such as tennis elbow and muscle inflammation.
* Immune System : Astaxanthin may boost the immune system, according to a small study published in Nutrition & Metabolism in 2010. For the study, 14 healthy young women took 0, 2, or 8 mg of astaxanthin daily for eight weeks. Study results showed that astaxanthin helped enhance immune response and reduce levels of a biomarker linked to DNA damage. In addition, astaxanthin helped reduce levels of C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation).
* Skin : astaxanthin has also piqued the interest of researchers due to its ability to reduce signs of aging by helping protect your skin from sun damage and preventing wrinkles, liver spots, or other skin conditions. Astaxanthin can act as a free radical scavenger in the body, protecting cells against damage and thereby helping to slow down the aging process. Numerous studies have shown excellent results in how astaxanthin can help with the skin's moisture levels, smoothness, elasticity, fine wrinkles, and even spots or freckles.
* eye-health : astaxanthin has been found to cross the blood-brain barrier and the blood-retinal barrier, meaning that it has the power to protect your brain and your eyes from free radical damage. It lowers your risk for AMD and improves your eyesight.
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