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The secret to strength A
poor response to muscle protein synthesis and nutrient intake in older age is one of the greatest limitations to muscle preservation, which may be induced by oxidative stress and inflammation.
The constant increase in the number of health-conscious consumers boosts the demand for complementary and alternative dietary solutions. In this regard, natural ingredients with high functional value that support a holistic health approach are on many people’s radars.
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Algae are one of the most promising foods of the future, as they are easy to cultivate and offer an abundance of protein and other nutrients, while maintaining biodiversity. Algal astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid and one of the strongest antioxidants known to science today. Natural astaxanthin is witnessing a strong global growth in major markets, including dietary supplements, sports nutrition, food, cosmetics, animal feed and aquaculture. Innova Market Research has registered a CAGR of 37% for product launches containing astaxanthin during 2016-21. Growing demand for AstaReal astaxanthin is perfectly in tune with the increasing awareness about the potential health benefits of this potent phytonutrient.
Preventative, natural approach to support functional capacity Astaxanthin owes its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to its unique molecular structure that enables the phytonutrient to span the entire cell membrane and provide ultimate protection from the inside-out. Astaxanthin inhibits oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, and such a protective mechanism plays a vital role in maintaining the health of mitochondria-dense cells in the heart, brain, eye and muscles.
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Any ingredient claiming to preserve muscle health should be capable of alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation at a cellular level in the muscles. AstaReal astaxanthin from the freshwater microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is key to preserving functional capacity.
Studies show AstaReal astaxanthin supplementation improved the musculature of older adults.
Our physical strength and mobility declines as we age, but the rate at which our functional state converts from independence to disability is contingent on several factors, including our lifestyle and eating habits. The key player in this regard is muscle health. To prevent or delay the deterioration of skeletal muscle mass, endurance and strength, we need to maximise and protect muscle in young adulthood, maintain muscle in middle- age, and minimise muscle weakening and loss in older age.
Astaxanthin-based supplements have shown promising results in boosting muscle power and endurance, making astaxanthin an important ingredient in the fields of sports nutrition and healthy ageing. For instance, a recently published, randomised, double-blind, placebo- controlled study on 42 older adults (aged 65–82 years) showed that AstaReal astaxanthin-containing supplementation (12mg per day) for four months, in combination with functional training, uniquely improved muscle strength and size in the healthy intervention population. In another study on 14 amateur endurance-trained men (aged 18–38 years), the antioxidant’s efficacy on cyclists
who performed a 20km cycling test after a two-hour ride was investigated. Compared with the placebo group, the cyclists treated with 4mg of AstaReal astaxanthin for 28 days rode 121 seconds faster after the supplementation with a notable increase of 15% in power output.
One-of-a-kind quality The AstaReal Group is a pioneer in the cultivation and research of Haematococcus pluvialis and astaxanthin. AstaReal is the most studied brand of natural astaxanthin, with a constantly growing portfolio of human clinical trials in different health areas. From soft gums to liquid shots, sachets and chewable capsules, there are many innovative astaxanthin applications that can be used in various formulas and in combination with a range of other ingredients. AstaReal rejects outdoor production methods as they are susceptible to contamination. Instead, the company processes its algae indoors under controlled conditions. This results in a safe, stable product with at least 5% astaxanthin content in the biomass and no impurities. ●
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