Astaxanthin: Nature's Most Neuroprotective Supplement

Astaxanthin, a powerful carotenoid derived from seafood has been in the limelight for the past years for its outstanding health benefits.

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand (prHWY.com) July 10, 2012 - Astaxanthin, a powerful carotenoid derived from seafood has been in the limelight for the past years for its outstanding health benefits. Astaxanthin supplements earned the reputation of being the one of the most neuroprotective supplement, guarding the brain and the entire nervous system from any damage. Today, astaxanthin supplements are recommended as an alternative remedy for neurologic conditions associated with free radical damage. Patients with Alzheimer's disease, long term memory loss, and deterioration of brain functions are suggested to take natural astaxanthin from food or supplements for relief of symptoms.

Astaxanthin belong to the family of carotenoids, like that of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. However, it is regarded as the most powerful carotenoid ever made, surpassing other carotenoids' benefits for human health. Astaxanthin is the chemical responsible for the reddish-orange coloration of seafood like salmon, crabs, shrimps, and lobsters. But this carotenoid is actually produced by the algae called Haematococcus pluvialis largely found in Hawaii's Kona Coast. These microalgae serve as food to these marine creatures, making them a natural astaxanthin sources.

Carotenoids are collectively known to possess effective antioxidant properties. Being the most potent carotenoid, astaxanthin's antioxidant activities are also better than other substances of its kind. Astaxanthin works by scavenging destructive free-radicals, the end product of the normal metabolic processes that accumulates in the body on the course of ageing. Stress, unhealthy diet, environmental pollution further increases the body's accumulation of free radicals. Free radicals damage important structures in the cells, compromising important cellular functions. The cells of the brain are commonly affected by the oxidative damage induced by these free radicals.

The most common neurologic health problems associated with free radical damage includes Alzheimer's disease and other forms of Dementias, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, senility, deterioration of brain functions as an effect of stroke, and Lou Gehrig's disease. Astaxanthin's ability to cross the blood brain barrier makes it more effective in producing its Neuroprotective Benefits for the Brain. Aside from preventhing these degenerative diseases of the nervous system, astaxanthin supplements play an important role in maintaining optimum brain functions, even during old age. Research have shown that patients who took Astaxanthin supplements have shown improvement in vital thought processes like memory, focus, and learning. More importantly, astaxanthin maintains healthy brain cells to prevent any of these damages to occur. This first-hand protection is key in maintaining one's neurologic health and functions always at its optimum level.

For people who love eating seafood, this is another reason why you should love eating them. They are not just mouth-watering, they make you smarter too when you grow old. But for people concerned on the cholesterol and histamine content of seafood, Astaxanthin Supplements are the safer and more convenient options.

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