Hawaiian Astaxanthin

Supports healthy brain function – According to a study published in the journal Alternative Medicine Review, astaxanthin can support a healthy brain and help maintain optimal cognitive function. As an antioxidant, astaxanthin helps protect your brain from damage caused by free radicals.

Supports healthy eye function – Like the beta-carotene found in carrots, astaxanthin is an antioxidant carotenoid that supports healthy eye function. In fact, astaxanthin is at least 10 times more powerful than beta-carotene and other antioxidant carotenoids. A 2008 study from the journal Opthalmology found that regularly supplementing with astaxanthin can help you maintain healthy vision.

Supports healthy heart function – Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that can protect your heart from oxidative stress and support healthy cardiovascular function. According to a study that appeared in the Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, astaxanthin can also help you maintain healthy blood pressure levels that are already within the normal range.

Supports healthy immune function – According to a study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism, supplementing with astaxanthin can support healthy immune function. As a potent antioxidant, astaxanthin can support your natural immune defenses by helping protect your body against oxidative damage.

Supports healthy, glowing skin – Like other potent antioxidants, astaxanthin can protect your skin from oxidative stress and support healthy, radiant skin. This benefit was confirmed by a 2012 study that appeared in the journal Acta Biochimica Polonica. If you're frequently exposed to the sun, it is highly recommended to supplement with astaxanthin.  

Supports healthy joints and tendons – A study done by the American Association for Hand Surgery found that supplementing with astaxanthin can help you maintain optimal joint and tendon health as well as mobility. Astaxanthin also boasts remarkably potent antioxidant properties and can help protect your joints and tendons from oxidative stress.

Supports healthy recovery after exercise – Many athletes supplement with astaxanthin to support their bodies' natural stamina, endurance and healthy recovery after a strenuous workout. These benefits have been confirmed by separate studies published in the journals Frontiers in Nutrition and the Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin.