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By adding antioxidants to your diet to help combat sun-induced free radicals in your skin, you can help to potentially avoid…

• Premature skin aging*
• Excessive wrinkling*
• Skin Dryness*
• Excessive number of age spots*
• Proliferation of freckles*

When it comes to free radical scavenging, astaxanthin can be as much as…

• 65 times more powerful than vitamin C*
• 54 times stronger than beta-carotene*
• 14 times more potent than vitamin E*

Plus, astaxanthin has been shown to be more effective than other carotenoids and other nutrients at ‘singlet oxygen quenching’ by being up to…

• 550 times more powerful than vitamin E*
• 800 times stronger than CoQ10*
• 6000 times greater than vitamin C*
• 550 times more powerful than green tea catechins*
• 11 times stronger than beta-carotene*

 

Warning: Make Sure You Get the REAL Deal

Like all nutrients, you need to be on the lookout for synthetic varieties and, in my opinion, try to avoid them.

Fortunately with astaxanthin, this is not as much an issue with supplements. How so? Well, that I’m aware of, synthetic astaxanthin is not used in any supplements for consumption by human beings.

This is the good news…

The bad news is synthetic astaxanthin is still most commonly found in animal feeds. So, if you believe you’re eating healthy by consuming salmon, but the salmon is not ‘wild’ or ‘naturally colored,’ there’s a good chance you’re consuming synthetic astaxanthin indirectly.

So, what’s so bad about that?

Well, the majority of synthetic astaxanthin is produced from highly-processed petrochemicals. That means you could be consuming some forms of synthetic chemicals if you eat farmed salmon.

See, fish farmers need a way to color the salmon so they look fresh (attractive pinkish-orange-red color).

That’s where often times synthetic astaxanthin fits the bill. Some aquaculture companies are considering using natural astaxanthin because it’s healthier for the salmon and has superior pigmentation advantages. There’s only one main barrier preventing most from doing this… it costs more.

So, when buying salmon, I recommend you make sure to find wild Pacific salmon because it contains astaxanthin that is…

• 20 times stronger than synthetic astaxanthin
• 400% higher in quantity than farmed salmon
• 100% natural in the salmon’s pigment, and not synthetic

But even if you can afford (very expensive) and find genuine wild Pacific salmon, there still is a risk of high levels of mercury and other unwanted toxins.

Plus, you’d have to eat several ounces every single day to get the dose of astaxanthin that is present in the natural supplement I’ll introduce to coming up...

So, what, in my opinion, is the best way to get natural astaxanthin?

Why Supplementation May Be One of Your Best Approaches

To me, one of the best ways to get natural astaxanthin is through supplementation. Don’t get me wrong, wild Pacific salmon is an excellent alternative.

But as a reminder and due to the following, consuming wild Pacific salmon (particularly, sockeye) might not be completely practical because…

• Wild Pacific salmon is expensive for most people
• You’d have to eat approximately 3-4 ounces per day, every day, to get the approximate equivalent of 4mg of a natural astaxanthin supplement
• Wild salmon may contain mercury and other risky heavy metals

You may already have recognized the name ‘astaxanthin,’ because I’ve mentioned it before on my site in reference to krill oil, my favorite source of animal based omega-3 fatty acids.

Well, even with my krill oil having one of the highest concentrations of astaxanthin on the market today, new research shows you can benefit from even higher amounts.

And that’s why I recommend a natural astaxanthin supplement for those interested in the potential health benefits.*

So, with all this said, here’s my recommendations on…

What to Look for in a Natural Formula

I’ve already reviewed above some of the potential pitfalls with some of the sources of astaxanthin.

Here’s a simple list of factors that I recommend you consider when finding a natural supplement formula…

• Make sure the astaxanthin formula is created from natural marine microalgae and not some form of fungus, or some other less effective form.
• Due to the fact astaxanthin is best absorbed when taken with a ‘fatty’ meal (lipid soluble), look for a formula that contains some sort of natural oil or fatty acid that will help maximize your absorption. Without this additional ingredient, your absorption could be less than optimal.
• Don’t just settle for what’s necessarily on the label of the bottle. Dig deeper into finding out more info on how the manufacturer guarantees stability and efficacy of the formula.
• In addition, make sure the manufacturer can provide solid evidence they don’t use chemical solvents or preservatives in their formulation processes.
• Due to new research, most recommendations for daily dosages of natural astaxanthin can now range from 4-8mg. So, look for at least a 4mg minimum serving size so you won’t have to take as many capsules.

As you know, krill oil does contain astaxanthin (my formula = 600 mcg per serving). But due to recent research, I recommend you consider a separate astaxanthin supplement to complement krill oil.

And to make things easier on you, my team and I not only researched some of the best astaxanthin formulas out there, we had direct input with the chosen manufacturer in creating Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA.

Formula Report Card – Does it Meet the Grade?

So, how does the Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA formula stack up against what I recommend you look for in a high-quality astaxanthin supplement?

What to Look For	Mercola Astaxanthin	Other Formulas
Created from 100% natural marine microalgae?	Yes – Formula created using Haematoccous pluvialis microalgae.	Not all astaxanthin formulas use microalgae nutrients.
Contains some sort of natural oil or fatty acid to help maximize absorption?	Yes – For optimal absorption, this formula uses the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).	Some astaxanthin formulas don’t include any sort of natural oil or fatty acid to help maximize absorption. Very few include omega-3s for better absorption and added health benefits.*
Does the manufacturer guarantee stability and efficacy of the product?	Yes – Manufacturer’s trademarked DeepExtractä and O2B® processes create a high-quality product with long-term stability (24 months) and efficacy. Plus, manufacturer uses ‘oil’ instead of powder to enhance stability of the astaxanthin.	To date, I’ve not seen any other astaxanthin manufacturer that compares favorably to this one, when it comes to product stability and efficacy. Most astaxanthin manufacturers use astaxanthin powder (instead of ‘oil’) which may cause costly formulation stability challenges.
Manufacturer avoids chemical solvents and preservatives in their formulation process?	Yes – Formula is untouched by chemical solvents and is free from preservatives, impurities, and residues.	Not all astaxanthin formulas are free from synthetic chemical solvents and preservatives. These are unacceptable to me.
Serving size of at least 4mg?	Yes – Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA comes in 4mg capsules.	Many astaxanthin formulas come in a 4mg serving size. But some don’t, with some using 1mg capsules requiring you the inconvenience of taking more capsules.

You should see by now how the Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA formula does extraordinarily well against my recommended search guidelines.

But there’s even more about this amazing formula’s ingredients. Let’s break some of them down and take a closer look…

How Bonus Ingredients Take This Formula to Another Level

You may have noticed just by the name, Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA contains something unique enough to be put in the formula name… and that’s ALA.

I specifically chose alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) because it is an omega-3 fatty acid that can act as an excellent ‘carrier’ for astaxanthin… to help you maximize absorption.*

Plus, ALA is a plant-based omega-3. Why is this important? It’s important because I feel so strongly about the benefits of krill oil with its powerful animal-based omega-3s, I wanted to find a plant-based omega-3 complement. After all, it’s important to have both plant-based and animal-based omega-3s in your diet.

So, by having omega-3s in the form of plant-based ALA, I believe it is an excellent complement to krill oil.

Another ingredient in the Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA formula is perilla seed extract.

Perilla seed extract delivers bonus benefits by how it…

• Provides additional natural oil to the formula to aid in astaxanthin absorption*

• Is a potential added source of natural antioxidants*

• Is an excellent source of fatty acids and healthy lipids*

A Unique Quality and Stability Process

Since the chosen manufacturer has really taken high-quality stabilization technology to another level with this unique astaxanthin formula, it needs some emphasis here.

Natural products, like astaxanthin derived from microalgae, are subject to rapid oxidation and rancification if left unprotected.

Unfortunately, the way many astaxanthin producers address this is by using preservatives. The issue with most preservatives is they are unnatural synthetics.

The use of synthetic preservatives is totally unacceptable to me and is viewed negatively (and rightly so) by most consumers.

The manufacturer of Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA has solved the preservation problem in its brilliant creation of the O2B® Peroxidation Blocker system. This application specific system…

• Completely avoids the use of synthetic preservative chemicals – Uses 100% natural and non-GMO ingredients
• Is designed to protect sensitive oils like the ones in astaxanthin
• Combines highly effective botanical ingredients to prevent the destructive oxidative, photochemical, and rancification reactions
• Enhances the shelf-life and viability of natural products like astaxanthin
• Boosts antioxidant functionality in natural products

Now you know more why I selected this high-quality manufacturer to ensure the quality and stability of the Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA formula.

When it comes to astaxanthin, like other supplements on my site, not only must the ingredients be superior and all natural, but the manufacturer must be able to deliver a high-quality, consistent, and stable formula. Otherwise, the supplement’s true value is in question.

With Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA, I’m convinced it is a phenomenal solution in both formula and manufacturer stability innovation. I simply wouldn’t have it any other way in order to offer you the best.

One of The Most Powerful Antioxidants Ever Discovered?

Here’s a quick summary of key benefits Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA has to offer you*… with the backing of a manufacturer that is truly extraordinary, in my opinion.

Mercola Astaxanthin with ALA potentially …

• Reduces the existence of wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and freckles*
• Helps protect skin from overexposure due to sun-induced free radicals*
• Boosts your brain and nervous system protection from free radicals*
• Helps reduce the visible signs of aging*
• Supports your joint and skeletal system health*
• Increases your strength and stamina*
• Improves your endurance and enables faster recovery from exercise*
• Helps reduce your joint and muscle soreness following a workout*
• Enhances your visual acuity and depth perception*

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