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The role of antioxidants in supporting optimal health and wellness has been widely studied by modern researchers. In fact, cell culture, plant, animal and human studies have all demonstrated the need for a robust antioxidant defense system in order for living organisms to sustain life. In the human body, this system is composed of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants that work together to protect healthy cells from oxidative damage caused by excessive free radical production.

Astaxanthin is a non-enzymatic, fat-soluble antioxidant produced by certain organisms in response to environmental stresses. Now widely used in supplements, highly bioavailable astaxanthin is sourced from the freshwater microalga, Haematococcus pluvialis. Studies show that this antioxidant is 65 times more powerful than vitamin C, 54 times more powerful than beta carotene, 10 times more potent than lutein and zeaxanthin, and 100 times more effective than alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) in terms of its antioxidant capacity. Because it's fat soluble, it is best consumed with other dietary fats or oils.

In this feature article, you will learn all about astaxanthin, its remarkable health benefits and the reason why it is considered the most powerful antioxidant in nature.

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