How does AstaFactor® compare to other antioxidants?

Studies show that astaxanthin, the active ingredient in Astafactor®, has up to 500 times more antioxidant activity than vitamin E and 10 times more than beta-carotene. Research also indicates that astaxanthin may be up to 10 times more effective that other carotenoids such as canthaxanthin, lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin.

What are the major health benefits of AstaFactor®?

• Provides significantly more antioxidant activity than other carotenoids and antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin E.

• Inhibits inflammation associated with sore muscles and stiff joints.

• Enhances immune system function by modulating T cell-mediated immune responses (e.g. increases production of antibody-secreting cells and Interleukin 2 and suppresses production of Interferon-gamma.)

• Crosses the blood brain barrier making it available to the central nervous system including the eyes and brain.

• Protects cells from damage associated with ultraviolet light, providing protection from sunburn.

• Enhances the antioxidant actions of vitamin E and vitamin C.

What is oxidative stress?

Oxidative stress comes from environmental exposure to air pollution, ultraviolet light and tobacco smoke, as well as from natural body functions such as food digestion and cell respiration. Oxidative stress also occurs when we are sick, fighting an infection, have muscle inflammation or when we are healing from an injury. Read More about AstaFactor® Astaxanthin FAQ's