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Astaxanthin for Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that is marked by chronic high blood sugar levels and the bodies inability to properly manage blood glucose. When you have diabetes, your body either no longer produces insulin or no longer responds to it. When cells no longer r Read More
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Astaxanthin for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), a common degenerative disorder affecting more than 240 million people, is a primary cause of disability. The disease is strongly age-dependent and is characterized by increased destructive alteration of articular cartilage, synov Read More
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Astaxanthin for The Brain
Astaxanthin (pronounced Asta-zan-thin) is a supplement derived from micro-algae. It has the ability to protect the brain from harmful free radicals or oxidative stress (from pollution, smoking, stress, alcohol, chemicals or radiation) through its rol Read More
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Emphysema with Michelle Nay, RN, CDE
The definition of lung disease is an inability for the lungs to function properly due to decreased functioning of either the airways, tissue, or circulation. Circulatory diseases decrease the ability of the lungs to take up oxygen and release carbon Read More
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6 Ways to Calm Anxiety Naturally
“Children with autism are at higher risk for anxiety and depression than the general population. Nutrition can help prevent and manage anxiety, especially when targeting the root cause.” Read More
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Insulin Resistance affects 1 in 3 Americans. ValAsta may help.
Insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome occurs in conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Skeletal muscle cells are resistant to receive glucose needed for energy. Symptoms are fatigue and false hunger Read More
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WHEN TO RUN AN ORGANIC ACIDS TEST (OAT): AN ESSENTIAL METABOLIC PROFILE
Since the creation of the Organic Acid Test, by William Shaw, PhD, many people have found answers to lingering health questions that could not otherwise be explained. To many seasoned and new practitioners, the wonders of the OAT have been known, but Read More
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ValAsta/Astaxanthin and Neuroprotective Activity
Patented ValAsta/astaxanthin is the only astaxanthin which has been shown to be 500 times more potent than α-tocopherol. ValAsta has the ability to cross the blood–brain-barrier (BBB) and shows antioxidant, and neuroprotective activities. The atta Read More
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ValAsta may help reduce the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterized by demyelination of nerves. Astaxanthin has a powerful antioxidant activity and several essential biological functions such as protection against inflammation that caus Read More
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ValAsta may help reduce the symptoms of Asthma
Asthma, one of the allergic diseases, affects 300 million people worldwide. The prevalence of asthma in children and adults increases globally by 50% every decade in different countries. Read More
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Wound Healing with Astaxanthin
Wound healing consists of a complex series of convoluted processes which involve renewal of the skin after injury. ROS (Reactive Oxidative Species) are involved in all phases of wound healing. A balance between oxidative and antioxidative forces is n Read More
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Seven Potential Benefits of ValAsta/Astaxanthin
Under the sea Fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids isn’t the only thing from the ocean that can improve function in the human body. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that occurs in trout, microalgae, yeast, and shrimp, among other sea creatures. Read More
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ValAsta for your Endurance Training
Athletes training for competition will produce an excessive amount of Nitrogen and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). This excess production will overwhelm the body’s antioxidant defense system, causing a state of oxidative stress. Consequently, lipid, Read More
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