Astaxanthin, the Super Antioxidant
that Is Never a Pro-Oxidant

Did you know that many antioxidants can become pro-oxidants under certain conditions, but that Astaxanthin never becomes a pro-oxidant under any condition? It’s true, but what exactly does this mean?

Classic antioxidants, like the carotenoids, beta carotene and lycopene, for example, can actually have the opposite of the desired effect of eliminating oxidation of the cells when in a pro-oxidant state. This is illustrated by beta carotene in the absence of Vitamin C, when it can cause oxidation in the body. The unique chemical structure of Astaxanthin is different from other carotenoids, preventing it from ever becoming a pro-oxidant and at the same time allowing it to accumulate throughout the body and even pass the blood-brain barrier to bring antioxidant protection to the eyes, the brain and the central nervous system. And Astaxanthin is well documented as being a superior antioxidant, 550 times stronger than Vitamin E in singlet oxygen quenching and 10 – 20 times stronger than C, E, b-carotene and even Pycnogenol® in free radical elimination.

BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin is the best selling brand of Astaxanthin for human nutrition in the world.

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