Pretty much everyone has heard of antioxidants. “Rich in Antioxidants” decorates packages of everything from green tea to juice. It’s even a critical ingredient of our premium Omega 3 Health supplement.
They protect our bodies from environmental toxins and the day-to-day biochemical wear and tear that happens with life.
Essentially, antioxidants are a class of chemical that is able to neutralize "free radicals,” unstable chemical compounds that readily destroy other molecules that are critical for our health: proteins, enzymes, and our DNA. This oxidative damage is at the root of dozens of degenerative diseases, aging, even cancer.
Therefore, protecting ourselves from oxidative damage is crucial for our long-term health and longevity.
In our diet, the most abundant antioxidants carotenoids derived from plants, particularly found in the red, orange, and dark-green pigments of vegetables.
Nature's most powerful antioxidant, however, comes from a much older, more primitive source:
These ancient micro-organisms produce a remarkable antioxidant called Astaxanthin (pronounced asta-zahn-thin). This chemical eventually makes its way up the food chain into Salmon, which is where it gets its red color and how this fish benefits our diet.
So what makes Astaxanthin so special?
Astaxanthin has a unique chemical structure that sets it apart from other carotenoid antioxidants, allowing it to cross both the blood-brain barrier and the optic barrier into the eye. This same structure allows it to associate with LDL cholesterol molecules and to prevent oxidation leading to cardiovascular disease.
Not only does this give it greater bioavailability than regular antioxidants, it also confers an incredible potency. Studies have shown Astaxanthin is over 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C, 800 times stronger than CoQ10, 550 times stronger than green tea catechins and 75 times stronger than alpha lipoic acid. [1]
Another study showed that it reduced oxidative damage to DNA by 40%! [2] Oxidative damage to DNA is the biochemical cause of cancer.
Scientists have even found taking Astaxanthin supplements, increased performance time and power in athletes, lowered free-radical levels after exercise, and improved recovery time. [3,4,8]. These are very compelling findings.
In fact, there have been over 1500 peer-reviewed scientific articles on this single antioxidant, investigating its potential in preventing and managing diabetes, managing blood pressure, skin health, preventing oxidative damage to the brain in neurodegenerative conditions that lead to forgetfulness and age-related decline. One researcher even called it “Natural Brain Food.” [5]
This remarkable antioxidant also has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Astaxanthin blocks the action of the Cox2 enzyme, a critical enzyme in inflammation. This is the same pathway targeted by the pharmaceutical drug Celebrex and studies have shown Astaxanthin to be as effective as the prescription drug—but no side effects [6].
Another study showed that taking Astaxanthin lowers C-Reactive Protein levels—one of the most important markers of inflammation— by over 20% [7]. There is no prescription drug on the market that can make claims like this. And again, no side effects.
The evidence is undeniable. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful compounds nature has created for promoting health, longevity, and performance. And again, with zero toxicity or side effects.
Now you can get your supply of Astaxanthin at BodyHealth as a part of our proprietary Omega 3 Health blend, where we combine with some of nature’s most pristine source of Omega 3 fatty acids along with the potent anti-inflammatory plants in the world— Turmeric, Boswellia (frankincense), and Ginger — for maximum effect on your health and vitality.
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In the nearly 8 years that my wife and I have lived in Colorado Springs, never have we seen the amount of road construction currently taking place. Whether it’s a main road or side street, there’s no part of town missing out on the “fun”. And it’s not just re-paving or patching potholes. Whole lanes are being ripped up with miles of digging in order to replace underground pipes of all varieties.
At first, I thought all the “weed” sales (pot is legal in Colorado) might be producing the influx of tax funds for all this construction. But a running buddy of mine made me aware of a bill that had passed in the last couple years which freed up an enormous amount of funds for these projects.
Turns out the city has a certain amount of time to spend the money. Based on the number of orange cones and “ROAD WORK AHEAD” signs, it looks as though no penny is being spared.
Millions of people are about to be disappointed –– they don’t even realize it.
Maybe you’re one of them.
Right now, around the world, people are setting new ambitious health goals and resolutions.
And yet, according to Inc Magazine, approximately 80% of New Year's resolutions fail. Most of them buried in an unmarked early grave by February.
Why is that?
How is it that despite all our best intentions and genuine desire to live healthier and be fitter, the most we can hope for is a depressing 20% success rate?
So to help you kickstart your New Year with a healthy lifestyle we are going to breakdown why most goals and resolutions fail and what to do instead.
Collagen is just about everywhere.
Not just in your body, where collagen makes up roughly 25% of your total protein content, its also around you.
It’s in health food stores, grocery stores, in big plastic tubs at discount markets.
