{"id":708,"date":"2017-06-20T13:42:01","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T20:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adlibmom.com\/?p=708"},"modified":"2017-07-20T09:49:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-20T16:49:48","slug":"what-is-astaxanthin-why-i-take-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adlibmom.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/20\/what-is-astaxanthin-why-i-take-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Supplement Astaxanthin & Why I Take It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I am very much into natural health, taking supplements and eating foods that will help lower my risks of\u00a0 developing something that I may have been able to prevent. So when I heard about the supplement Astaxanthin <\/a>\"\" I was excited.<\/p>\n

Astaxanthin has a ton of benefits but I bought it for the claims of eye health and skin protectant. In my family we have a history of glaucoma and cataracts and I wear glasses so I thought, why not. I also was a sun worshiper in my young years and I still am out in the sun a lot ( living is sunny Southern California, it\u2019s hard to stay constantly protected) so the extra added protection Astaxanthin gives me along with my sunscreen, it makes me feel better.<\/p>\n

What is Astaxanthin<\/h4>\n

Astaxanthin <\/a>\"\" is a red pigment molecule that is a member of the carotenoid family found in certain marine algae. When eaten by shrimp and crustaceans, the pigment gives its reddish hue to their shells. As astaxanthin makes its way up the food chain, the color becomes more concentrated, giving the reds and pinks to fish such as salmon and in birds like flamingos.<\/p>\n

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The Power of Astaxanthin<\/h4>\n

It is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. An antioxidant protects the body from free radicals. A free radical can cause tissue damage which is responsible for degenerative diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging. It is also able to cross the blood-brain barrier.<\/p>\n

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