Exploring Astaxanthin: Health Benefits and Longevity Properties

Join Dr. Van Dyken as she explores Astaxanthin and its many health improving properties.

References Listed at the Very Bottom 👇

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 General Properties of Astaxanthin
03:20 History, Chemistry, and Sources of Astaxanthin
07:52 Eye Health
10:09 Skin Health
12:20 Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Vessel) Health
14:45 Neuroprotection and Cognitive Function Support
18:24 Astaxanthin, Longevity and the ITP trial
20:00 How to take Astaxanthin and at what dose
20:41 Conclusions

Research Supported Health Benefits of Astaxanthin that we discuss are as follows:

Eye Health:
reducing oxidative damage
reducing eye fatigue
enhancing blood flow to the retina
reducing inflammation
supporting visual acuity and overall eye function

Skin Health:
Improved Skin Condition and Appearance
Protection against UV damage
Enhanced Skin Elasticity and Hydration
Reduced skin inflammation and redness

Cardiovascular Health:
Antioxidant Effects
Anti-Inflammatory Action
Improvement of Lipid Profiles
Blood Pressure Regulation
Prevention of Myocardial Injury

Neuroprotection:
Antioxidant Activity
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Protection Against Apoptosis
Mitigation of Neurotoxicity
Support for Cognitive Functions
Enhancement of Blood Brain Barrier Integrity
Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier

The ITP (Interventions Testing Program) and longevity.

References:
1. History of Astaxanthin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37888...
2. Astaxanthin as a Neutraceutical: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
3. Biological and Neurologic Activities of Astaxanthin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35946...
4. Exercise and Astaxanthin Supplementation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
5. Anti-Athersclerotic Proterites of Astaxanthin: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/14/2/35#
6. A review of Astaxanthin Production: https://hal.science/hal-04148901/docu...
7. Clinical Applications of Astaxanthin: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
8. Astaxanthin and Opthalmological Diseases: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
9. Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair and Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29690...
10. UV Protective Role of Astaxanthin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29941...
11: Astaxanthin and Cardiovascular Disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
12. Neuroprotective Effects of Astaxanthin: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/14/...
13. Astaxanthin and Brain Aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38132...
14. ITP Project: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38041...