As a powerful antioxidant, Astaxanthin has been shown to have many benefits when taken as a supplement; from skin repair, reducing wrinkles, repairing joints, improving eye health and even aiding the brain.
A clinical trial, undertaken on behalf of AstaReal, (the natural Astaxanthin used in Ingenious supplements) revealed that taking 4mg of Astaxanthin significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin roughness and skin redness after six weeks.
Further clinical studies also reveal how taking supplemental Astaxanthin every day can help to improves eyesight, protects against types of ocular degeneration, and help combat screen-induced eye fatigue. You can find more information about this topic in our blog post by clicking here.
Lastly, Astaxanthin has been shown to exert a strong protective effect on the brain, and has also been used to help treat and prevent diseases such Parkinsons and Alzehimer’s. The human central nervous system (CNS) contains 100 billion neuronal cells and is vulnerable to oxidative stress and inflammation due to its low cellular renewal rate. Extensive studies have found that carotenoids such as Astaxanthin (with its ability to lower rates of inflammation and fight free radicals) can help to protect and preserve the CNS and enhance brain function.