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Astaxanthin Praised by Experts

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eNewsletter publisher and online medical professional Dr. Joseph Mercola recently praised natural astaxanthin for its many health benefits, according to Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products.

“Astaxanthin is in a league of its own”

Mercola, known as the online natural healthcare evangelist, published his health and nutritional recommendation of natural astaxanthin at mercola.com. He was named Top Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post in November 2009.

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Mercola devoted an entire newsletter to Astaxanthin, saying that “Astaxanthin is in a league of its own” and that it is the “most powerful nutrient ever discovered for eye health.” He devoted an entire section to the varied list of clinically validated benefits of Astaxanthin, noting, “Astaxanthin’s long list of benefits is growing by the day.” Besides an in-depth review of eye health benefits, Mercola also detailed other areas of research such as:

• Internal (systemic) sunscreen and UV protection, an application patented by Cyanotech

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• Boosting endurance

• Immune System Support

• Cancer Prevention

Mercola summarized by saying “Astaxanthin is leaps and bounds more powerful than beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, lycopene and lutein, other members of its chemical family. Astaxanthin exhibits very strong free radical scavenging activity, and protects cells, organs and body tissues from oxidative damage.”

Astaxanthin only grows in a few plants.  A live supplement with astaxanthin is best for oxidation and quick digestion.  W Baker, a molecular biologist, notes, "There are a few strains of phytoplankton, from the ocean, with large amounts of concentrated astaxanthin.  Aqua Health Labs recently came out with a live supplement, PhytOriginal, that contains 30mg of the nutrient per serving.

 

 

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