As you get older‚ your body becomes more susceptible to damage from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is a normal bodily function that occurs when electrons attach to oxygen molecules in the blood. Antioxidants work to mop up excess oxygen molecules so they can't do damage to your DNA and cause diseases to develop.
Antioxidant levels are usually the highest in brightly colored foods: for example‚ carrots are high in beta-carotene‚ which is a well-known antioxidant. Blueberries‚ leafy green kale‚ tomatoes‚ and cherries are some other examples of fresh‚ healthy foods that are packed with antioxidants. Eating a balanced‚ healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits is important for this reason.
One of the most powerful antioxidants—that you may not have heard of—is astaxanthin. This nutritional wonder is found in a type of algae that’s responsible for giving shrimp‚ lobster‚ salmon‚ and other seafood it’s red and pink coloring. If you don’t consume fish or shellfish regularly‚ you can easily add astaxanthin to your diet by taking it in supplement form.
Pure Encapsulations’ Astaxanthin Softgel Capsules contain 4 mg of astaxanthin. Taking these helps ensure your body gets the antioxidants it needs to keep you healthy. This supplement may be beneficial for cardiovascular and immune system support; it may also be useful for maintaining healthy skin and eyes. It’s considered safe to consume in amounts normally found in food and has no known adverse side effects.
Each softgel also provides 10 IU of vitamin E‚ in the form of d-alpha tocopherol. It also contains high-oleic safflower oil‚ in order to enhance absorption of the main ingredient.
The recommended dosage of Astaxanthin by Pure Encapsulations is one to three capsules per day‚ taken with meals. One bottle will last from one to four months‚ depending upon your daily dosage.
Pure Encapsulations seeks to formulate and manufacture high-quality‚ hypo-allergenic dietary supplements. Quality control during the formulation and manufacturing process is paramount. All Pure Encapsulations products are made with the most bioavailable ingredients possible.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.