Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Blue Light Interceptors
Just what we need to protect our eyes and skin in 2020 and beyond? Perhaps you have heard of lutein or zeaxanthin, or the term “carotenoids”, which describes the larger family they belong to. Better known members of this family are lycopene, found at high levels in tomatoes, and beta-carotene, precursor to vitamin A….
Mood and Performance Optimization with Rhodiola and Saffron
Rhodiola and/or saffron may be just what you need to enhance mood, energy, and sexual function As the summer dwindles and darkness approaches, many of us are looking for things to help sustain us through the darker days and cooler weather. Whether we struggle with energy, mood, or simply just a lack of outdoor…
CoQ10 vs Astaxanthin
Two Powerhouse Nutrients for Optimal Athletic Performance When it comes to introducing these two powerhouse nutrients, most people have heard of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). It has a great reputation as a powerful antioxidant and has been well researched as a cardioprotective nutrient.[1],[2] It has been shown to have a positive impact on blood lipid…
Astaxanthin for Brain and Eye Health
The role of astaxanthin in brain and eye health Algae may be pond scum (literally), but that doesn’t mean they’re useless. On the contrary, algae produce a substance with major benefits for human and animal health: astaxanthin.[1] In nature, astaxanthin serves to protect the algal cysts from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays,[2] so perhaps…
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