Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is an extremely powerful antioxidant, which comes from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. The astaxanthin in this product is extracted directly from microalgae using a solvent-free technology that ensures maximum control and purity and allows for optimal bioavailability and stability.
I like to use Astaxanthin to support the detoxification pathway of glucuronidation, which is the primary liver detoxification pathway needed by a number of mycotoxins to get detoxed from the body.
These Mycotoxins Use Glucuronidation as a Route of Being Detoxified:
Ochratoxin
Sterigmatocystin
T-2 toxin (trichothecene)
Zearalenone
Alternariol
DON (deoxynivalenol)
Astaxanthin does double duty by protecting the cells from the high levels of oxidative stress common in mycotoxin or biotoxin-induced illness.
Most astaxanthin products on the market contain seed oils, which I try to have my patients avoid in both supplements and food due to their negative health effects. This one does not contain any seed oils.
