ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2022 23 HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURAL ASTAXANTHIN AstaReal as the global pioneer and expert in microalgae cultivation, natural astaxanthin production, R&D and clinical science is an authority in both animal and human food supplements. It is the only brand of natural astaxanthin backed by over 70 clinical studies. AstaReal AB (Sweden) offers its well-studied natural astaxanthin products for animal nutrition in different formats. AstaReal’s H. pluvialis algal flour (biomass that is the crushed and spray-dried aplanospores of microalga) is not only rich in astaxanthin, but also contains valuable proteins, carbohydrates, and essential fatty acids, as well as other carotenoids including lutein, beta-carotene, and canthaxanthin that provide additional health values. Health benefits of its natural astaxanthin has been studies in different animal categories. In a study by Zanghi et al. on dogs, astaxanthin has shown a significant effect on muscle recovery through facilitating carbohydrate sparing and promoting lipid utilization in muscles during exercise.8 In another study on dogs suffering from an inflammatory eye condition, the dogs were fed an antioxidant/anti-inflammatory nutraceutical diet containing natural astaxanthin for 60 days. The diet appeared to significantly increase the eye’s tear production and to clinically ameliorate the inflammation status as well as the corneal keratinization, corneal pigment density and mucus discharge in these dogs that were initially poorly responsive or unresponsive to immune-suppressive therapy.9 In addition, Sato et al. studied the effects of dietary supplementation with astaxanthin (75 mg/day) and L-carnitine (3,000 mg/day) for eight weeks on serum markers and clinical incidence rate of exercise-induced muscle damage Discover the POWER of AstaReal® Astaxanthin! Sustainable and environmentally sound source We truly believe that: ”What benefits my body can benefit my companion animal!” Novasta® is pure algal flour, derived from microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. It contains astaxanthin, one of the most powerful antioxidants known to science. Our Novasta®, either in form of biomass or encapsulated EB15, could support: • Mobility and muscle recovery • Eye health and visual function • Attentiveness and cognitive response • Immune defence • Liver function and lipid metabolism • Myocardial function • Improved fertility • Growth performance Let our astaxanthin expertise work for you and get in touch with us. www.astareal.se | info@astareal.se The Trusted Leader in Natural Astaxanthin Production, R&D and Clinical Science.
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