Immune-boosting antioxidant 6,000x STRONGER than vitamin C?!
If you managed to get through the Thanksgiving holiday without getting a cold, virus, or some kind of other bug…
Kudos to you!
But that doesn’t mean your immune system won’t go unscathed the rest of the holiday season.
And with Christmas right around the corner, who doesn’t want to keep their immune system top-notch?
But before you reach for just a handful of vitamin C, I’ve got the scoop on an immune-boosting antioxidant that is THOUSANDS of times stronger than good ol’ vitamin C.
Let’s have a look.
Have you ever been at your local fish market or grocery store and wondered where delicacies like salmon and shrimp get their unique ‘pinkish’ color?
That’s astaxanthin – the carotenoid pigment found in salmon, shrimp, and other underwater creatures.
One of the richest sources of astaxanthin on the planet is actually found in underwater microalgae. Salmon and shrimp eat large amounts of microalgae, which give them their distinct pinkish hue.
But how does astaxanthin translate into the human body… specifically YOUR immune system?
To start, foods rich in astaxanthin can improve your skin health, heart health, and even joint pain.
But the antioxidant levels in astaxanthin are off the charts… and when consumed consistently over time, it helps strengthen your body’s natural immune response.
Studies have found that astaxanthin can naturally REDUCE oxidative stress, which ensures your body’s immune system is functioning at optimal levels (how your body naturally staves off viruses and illness).
In fact, one international study found that consuming astaxanthin for eight weeks improves your overall immune response.
Imagine, just TWO short months of astaxanthin could build your body’s BEST immune system.
And get this…
Astaxanthin is nearly 6,000 times STRONGER than vitamin C – which is widely considered the “gold standard” to boosting your immune system!
But don’t ditch taking vitamin C, either. It’s involved in the production of collagen – a top repair protein for your body.
So, when it comes to defending your immune system, just remember…
You don’t need to stop doing the things you enjoy… you just need to plan ahead.
Incorporating astaxanthin into your routine TODAY can help ensure your body is armed to fight viruses and illness this holiday season (and beyond).
In Your Corner,
Dr. Allan Spreen
Sources:
Rose Wilson, Debra. “7 Potential Benefits of Astaxanthin.” https://www.healthline.com/health/health-claims-astaxanthin
PubMed.gov. “Combined fish oil and astaxanthin supplementation modulates rat lymphocyte function.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21972007/
Healthcare Weekly. “Astaxanthin: 19 Known Medical Benefits, Uses, Side Effects & Conditions.” https://healthcareweekly.com/astaxanthin/
Nutrition & Metabolism. “Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and
inflammation and enhanced immune response
in humans.” https://www.naturalhealthresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Astaxanthin-decreased-oxidative-stress.pdf
