DO YOU KNOW?

• Astaxanthin is the only type of antioxidant that can protect cells on both the inside and the outside. Other anti-oxidants only work on one side of the cell membrane. For example Vitamin E only works on the inner side of the cell membrane, while Vitamin C only works on the outside of the cell membrane (not both!).
• Pure Antioxidants like Astaxanthin are a much safer and more stable type of antioxidant as it’s molecule structure has no pro-oxidant activity even when subjected to enormous amount of stress from environmental factors and free radicals. Other antioxidants (E.g. CoQ-10, Beta Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E, C, D and Selenium) can turn pro-oxidant under pathologic conditions and actually harm your health (Astaxanthin as a pure anti-oxidant, will not turn pro-oxidant!).

DO YOU KNOW?

• Many people experience prolonged low-level inflammation internally without even knowing it. The contributors to such chronic inflammation are believed to be an undesirable diet and lifestyle - stress, smoking, high-sugar diet, fried foods and trans fats, inadequate exercise and vitamin D deficiency.
• Astaxanthin combats chronic inflammation and thereby majorly reduces your risk of developing degenerative conditions and serious diseases.
• Inflammation is the body’s natural response to fighting infection, bacterium or viruses that enter your body and also when repairing damaged tissues.

DO YOU KNOW?

• NutritiveZ™ takes pride to be a co-branding partner of AstaReal™ and uses only AstaReal™ 100% natural astaxanthin cultivated in the U.S.A & manufactured by Pharmako™ in Australia for our products.
• Pharmako™ is an innovative manufacturer which has won multiple international awards for its ground breaking patented technologies.
• The astaxanthin in NutritiveZ™ products is made using Pharmako™ CPO® (Compressible Powdered Oils) technology which substantially enhances the product’s bioavailability.

IMPROVES MUSCLE PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE

Intense physical activity increases the production of damaging free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body. These cause oxidative stress that damages proteins, lipids and DNA in muscle cells adding to increased inflammation. The result of this is several damaging effects including muscle fatigue & soreness and activation of inflammatory pathways, all things that have a large negative impact on muscle performance.

Natural astaxanthin improves muscle endurance through its ability to support muscle function and improve aerobic power. Clinical studies have shown that astaxanthin helps suppress the secretion of biomarkers for muscle fatigue. Astaxanthin helps you maintain muscle tone and keeps the muscle moving without increased damage.

CASE STUDY
In a 2011 study, Earnest et al. investigated astaxanthin efficacy on muscle performance. 14 competitive cyclists performed a 20 km maximal cycling test after a 2 hour pre-exhaustion ride. The test was carried out 28 days before and after supplementation of 4mg/d of AstaReal™ astaxanthin or placebo. The results showed significant improvement in the group treated with AstaReal™ astaxanthin, who performed 121 seconds faster after the treatment period compared to the placebo group.

ENHANCES IMMUNE RESPONSE

Like other parts of the body, the immune system functions better when protected. Natural astaxanthin has a strong ability to both balance and strengthen the immune system, therefore improving its ability to defend the body whilst also helping to suppress the overactive immune responses that create unwanted inflammation and disease.

In human bodies there are phagocytes (cells that destroy invading organisms) and lymphocytes (cells that innate immune response by allowing the body to recognize previous invaders and help destroy them). Natural astaxanthin has shown positive effects and substantial benefit in enhancing the protecting capability of both lymphocytes and phagocytes.

CASE STUDY
In a randomized, double blind placebo controlled study, Park et al. (2010) examined 42 subjects for the pro-inflammatory marker CRP. The astaxanthin group supplemented with 2mg/d for 8 weeks showed that the levels of CRP were significantly reduced.

IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Studies have shown that natural astaxanthin reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, improves lipid profiles and promotes better blood flow in capillaries.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term for all diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels. This includes coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular disease. Fat deposits and becomes oxidized along the inner lining of the artery walls. This results in a dangerous build-up of plaque that narrows the arteries, limiting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to organs and other parts of the body.

Oxidative stress and inflammation are widely recognized as contributing to CVDs caused by atherosclerosis. Astaxanthin has shown several positive results and is believed to be a promising compound for protecting against atherosclerotic CVDs.

CASE STUDY
Non-obese participants (n=61, 44±8 years old) were randomly divided into 4 groups and received 0, 6, 12 or 18 mg of astaxanthin daily for 12 weeks. This figure shows the changes in serum lipid levels of the 12 mg group (n=15).

IMPROVES YOUR VISION

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a by-product of today’s computer world. During a long computer session, the eyes exert substantial energy to focus on the computer screen. That affects the eye’s accommodation (ability to change its focus from near to distant objects and vice versa) causing temporary blurriness. The common symptoms of CVS are eye fatigue, blurred vision and itchy eyes.

Clinical studies have shown that astaxanthin supplementation improves CVS symptoms. It quenches cellular inflammation that emerges during persistent visual stress and tension of the ciliary muscle.

CASE STUDY
A double blind study conducted by Nagaki Y et al. in 2010 studied the efficacy of natural astaxanthin on accommodation ability. 42 subjects supplemented with 9mg/d AstaReal™ natural astaxanthin vs placebo for 4 weeks. The results concluded that the astaxanthin group had much higher accommodation ability compared to the control group.

KEEPS YOUR MIND SHARP & IN TUNE

The brain is the primary control center of the body. The health of the brain plays a critical role in almost everything required of the human body.

The brain is vulnerable to attack and damage by free radicals, especially in people over the age of 50 whose brain’s natural antioxidant enzymes progressively lose effectiveness. In fact, excessive and persistent oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the brain have been linked to the development and progression of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease and to cerebrovascular diseases, such as ischemic stroke and vascular dementia.

Several studies have shown that natural astaxanthin has various biological effects on the brain and improve cognitive.

CASE STUDY
Healthy participants (n=96, aged 55.7±3.7) complaining of aged-related forgetfulness were randomly allocated into 3 groups and given 0, 6 and 12 mg of astaxanthin daily for 12 weeks. Skin moisture content and elasticity was measured by instrumental assessments. (*p<0.05 compared with placebo).

IMPROVES YOUR SKIN

Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the first line of defence and plays an important role in helping the body carry out vital processes. The skin has a complex structure consisting of different layers with each having unique and important functions.

Our skin is constantly exposed to oxidative stress from internal and external stressors such as bad diet, metabolic byproducts, pollution and UV rays. Oxidative stress causes a chain reaction, attacking other cells and causing damage to the skin (fine lines, wrinkles, roughness and loss of elasticity).

To slow down the aging process and reduce the visible signs of aging, we must address the root cause. Protection must be provided to all layers to the skin from the inside out. Natural astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant known to science. It optimizes the health and radiance of the skin by providing protection and support to all layers.

CASE STUDY
The placebo controlled, double blind study was performed on 49 women supplemented with 4 mg/day astaxanthin or placebo for 6 weeks. Skin moisture content and elasticity was measured by instrumental assessments. (*p<0.05 compared with placebo).