Gaia AntioxidantX: Made by Nature in Iceland.
Our human cells are continuously being attacked by free radicals. We need adequate antioxidants in our body to hunt down these free radicals before they do damage to our health. Gaia AntioxidantX is formulated with premium grade natural Astaxanthin cultivated in the purest and naturally filtered glacial water in Iceland. Natural Astaxanthin is known to be nature’s most powerful antioxidant due to its potency in hunting and neutralising circulating free radicals in our bodies. It is naturally produced by freshwater microalgae Haematococus pluvialis. This dark red-orange pigment antioxidant belongs to the xanthophyll carotenoid family. Although natural astaxanthin is similar to lutein and zeaxanthin, it is 3 to 5 times more potent in its antioxidant capacity. Numerous scientific and clinical studies on natural Astaxanthin have been conducted globally in humans. Astaxanthin is classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status as a food supplement by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The following health benefits have been demonstrated in clinical studies • Promotes healthy oxidative balance and immune health • Supports cardiovascular health • Supports healthy skin • Supports healthy aging (i.e., eye, muscle, cognitive health) • Supports the body’s recovery from heavy exercises. Feel the Icelandic difference in every softgel! Get yours today.
Why Your Body Needs Antioxidants.
Our body produces free radicals when it converts food into energy to keep us alive. It needs antioxidants to regulate free radicals in our body. A balance between antioxidants and free radicals is necessary to maintain good health. However, when there are more free radicals than antioxidants, oxidatative stress ensues. And this may trigger a number of diseases. Dietary intake of antioxidant rich foods or through supplementation becomes necessary in coping with oxidative stress. Free radicals production increases when we are under prolonged stress; when we eat oily food; when we breathe in the polluted air; when we exercise; and as we age.
Free Radicals Attack Our Healthy Cells
Free radicals are pro-oxidants. Pro-oxidants are unpaired electrons that are unstable and highly reactive. Because free radicals have unpaired electrons, they attack and steal electrons from our healthy cells and genetic material (DNA). It is estimated that each human cell in our body is attacked 10,000 times by free radicals daily. When a molecule loses an electron, it too becomes a free radical. This new free radical then starts stealing electron from another molecule. Hence starting a destructive chain reaction called oxidation. Oxidation becomes an issue when too many free radicals produced in our body overwhelm the ability of the antioxidants to neutralize them. This imbalance is called oxidative stress.
How Astaxanthin Can Benefit Your Health.
Supports Your Cardiovascular Health
Clinical studies have shown to associate Astaxanthin in supporting cardiovascular health of healthy seniors by improving their blood lipid profiles (blood fats). It has a protective effect against cholesterol and triglyceride oxidation. It may also help in preventing plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart and may also lead to better blood flow in the capillaries.
Aids Healthy Aging – Supports Conditions of the Eye, Brain, and More
Protecting our eye health, as well as supporting the cognitive functions of our brain is of utmost importance, especially as we age. Natural Astaxanthin has shown to aid age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cognitive functions of the brains. Aging is also accompanied by an increase in free radical production in our body. This may result in oxidative stress, a consequence if there is an imbalance of of more free radicals than antioxidants in your body. Oxidative stress has been attributed to make us more susceptible to certain health conditions such as sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength).
Protects Your Skin Against UV Rays and More.
Our skin is constantly exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light and environmental pollutants that may induce the production of free radicals. Besides scavenging free radicals caused by these environmental factors, studies suggest that astaxanthin helps keep and improve skin moisture levels, smoothness, elasticity, reduce fine wrinkles, and spots or freckles. This is especially so with the thinning of the skin layers as we age, which may lead the skin to be more prone to pigmentation and reduction in skin elasticity – causing premature aging. Studies also show that astaxanthin may also rejuvenate skin from within. It may help in preventing skin thickening and reduce collagen reduction against UV induced skin damage.
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Supports Your Immune Health
Our immune system cells are very sensitive to free radical damage. If there are more free radical than antioxdants in our body, we are in the state of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been associated with several diseases such as autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and macular degeneration. Because of its antioxidant properties, Astaxanthin hunts and neutralizes free radicals before they can do you any harm.
Supports Your Active Lifestyle
Exercise is energy dependent. The more intense you are exercise, the more energy is needed. As a result, more free radicals are produced in the process. Athletes have shown to have increased levels of free radicals than antioxidants in their blood during heavy training. Including astaxanthin supplementation in sports nutrition enhances exercise metabolism, performance and recovery because of natural astaxanthin’s potent antioxidant properties.
Factors that Increase Free Radicals in Your Body.
Pollution
Inhaling pollutants, as well as toxic substances such as pesticides, may cause an increase in the amount of free radicals in your body.
Prolonged Stress
When we experience prolonged stress, we succumb easily to infection and inflammation due to our suppressed immunity. It is largely believed that the root cause of many chronic diseases is stress induced free radicals and resultant oxidative injury.
Aging
Aging is generally accompanied by an increasing free radical production and a reduction in antioxidants in our bodies. This build up of free radicals eventually leads to degenerative processes. Scientists believe that this may have implications in age related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorder, and other chronic conditions.
Fried and Oily Foods
Eating fried and oily foods also contribute to free radical production. When fats or oils are heated to high temperatures such as deep-frying, they can become oxidized; and thereby produce free radicals.
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Smoking and Alcohol Drinking
Heavy drinking of alcohol has been associated with free radical production that has been linked to heart disease, stroke, liver damage, and other medical disorders. Cigarette smoke contains between 4000 and 9000 different chemicals that may inflame the linings of blood vessels and other soft tissues, reducing the body's ability to fight infections, and causing the release of free radicals.
Ultraviolet Light
Ultraviolet light induces free radical formation in your skin, leading to photoaging (premature aging of the skin). Individuals with light skin pigmentation suffer comparatively more skin damage from UV because it is relatively easy for UV rays to penetrate through the skin layers.
Physical Activities
During any physical exercises, your body needs more energy to keep you going. Free radical production naturally increases as it converts food into energy to keep pace with the energy demand your body needs.
Indoor Cultivation and Naturally Filtered Water Ensure Clean and Hygienically Produced Premium Grade Natural Astaxanthin.
The quality of natural Astaxanthin is dependent on the purity of water in which microalgae is harvested. Due to microalgae high absorption capabilities, any trace amount of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury or any other contaminants present in the water will accumulate and magnify in microalgae cultures. Iceland is endowed with an abundance of pure glacial water that is low in metal contamination and air quality that is amongst the cleanest in the world. These natural advantages make Iceland the most ideal location for the cultivation of 100% natural and the purest Astaxanthin.
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Fresh water microalgae Haematococus pluvialis under the microscope is green in colour.
Haematococus pluvialis produces astaxanthin to protect its cells when they are exposed to environmental stressors, such as when exposed to extreme heat. Due to the red pigment of astaxanthin, Haematococus pluvialis naturally turns red.
Krill feed on Haematococus pluvialis. The presence of Astaxanthin in their diet gives them the orangey red colour.
Salmon are orangey in colour due to their diet rich in astaxanthin. Unfortunately, unlike wild salmon, salmon in fish farms are likely to be fed with synthetic astaxanthin.
Premium Quality Natural Astaxanthin from Iceland
The quality of natural Astaxanthin is heavily dependent on the purity water in which microalgae is cultivated. Icelandic geo-thermal water is filtered naturally through layers of volcanic rock, making it extremely clean and pure for the cultivation of microalgae.
Hygienically Indoor and enclosed photo-bioreactor cultivation system facility delivers premium quality natural Astaxanthin, with low contamination risk.
Closely monitoring the production process ensures the highest quality of natural Astaxanthin is produced.
Natural Astaxanthin does not become a pro-oxidant. What this means is that, unlike some other antioxidants, it will not turn into a free radical.
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