Zanthin©Brand - Natural Astaxanthin

Today, nearly 20% of Americans over the age of 55 suffer from visual impairment due to age-related disorders including AMD, a leading cause of blindness. Fighting oxidative stress that damages eye cells and preventing chronic conditions like diabetes are two ways we can protect our vision.

As one of nature’s most powerful lipophilic antioxidants, astaxanthin has been shown to be 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E, 10 times more efficient than beta-carotene and 5 times more potent than lutein. Its ability to cross the blood-brain and blood-retina barriers means it can positively impact brain, central nervous system and eye health. When looking at damaging UV light effects on cells, astaxanthin was found to be 1000 times more effective than both beta-carotene and lutein in protecting both eyes and skin. Since lutein and beta-carotene are already present in a healthy diet, astaxanthin is a far more important ingredient for supplementation.

Astaxanthin’s unique molecular composition allows it to have other positive health impacts. It has been shown to actually cross the blood-brain and blood-retina barriers, meaning it can positively impact brain, central nervous system and eye health. Astaxanthin was also found to be a powerful modulator on the immune function. It has been shown to be more than 100 times more effective in protecting cells from the effects of UV light than both beta-carotene and lutein. Astaxanthin was also found to have excellent benefits for the cardiovascular system.

The better antioxidant, any way you look at it
A member of the carotenoid family, astaxanthin is one of the most powerful lipophilic antioxidants yet discovered (See ORAC Table). As an antioxidant, it has been shown to be up to 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E, 10 times more potent as beta-carotene and 5 times more potent than lutein. Astaxanthin, unlike some carotenoids, does not convert to Vitamin A (retinol) in the human body. This high level of antioxidant activity means much better ability to address the many age-onset conditions related to oxidative stress.

Because of its unique biochemistry, astaxanthin should be considered as a component in every antioxidant formulation. Because of its potency, it can function as a ‘booster shot’ for common antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E. Even more importantly, astaxanthin’s chemistry will stop these antioxidants from becoming ‘pro-oxidants’. Astaxanthin has dual function antioxidant. It is one of the more potent quenchers of singlet oxygen. It also has the ability to efficiently trap peroxyl radicals, thus inhibiting that pathway of lipid peroxidation.