{"id":504,"date":"2013-10-02T04:15:15","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T09:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/?p=504"},"modified":"2013-10-02T04:25:32","modified_gmt":"2013-10-02T09:25:32","slug":"be-in-the-pink-with-astaxanthin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/be-in-the-pink-with-astaxanthin\/","title":{"rendered":"Be In the Pink with Astaxanthin"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Astaxanthin-powder\"Astaxanthin seems to be the latest rising nutritional superstar-and no wonder!\u00a0 Astaxanthin comes from microalgae and is classified as a carotenoid.\u00a0 This pigment is responsible for the color of salmon, flamingos, and crustaceans like crabs and lobsters.\u00a0 In nature, astaxanthin\u2019s job is to provide protection from oxidative damage.\u00a0 This is good news to people taking astaxanthin in supplemental form as they may experience great benefits.<\/p>\n

For one, astaxanthin is supportive to the eyes and helps relieve eye strain and blurry vision.\u00a0 Some people even find that they are less reliant on reading glasses to focus on close objects.<\/p>\n

Astaxanthin is also supportive to the skin.\u00a0 It helps the skin to hold moisture and improves skin\u2019s elasticity; therefore, it is a natural wrinkle fighter. It also provides an internal protection against sunburn.\u00a0 Many people report a healthier color, a natural health glow, in their skin while taking supplemental astaxanthin.<\/p>\n

It is astaxanthin that is responsible for the strength and stamina displayed by Pacific salmon as they fight their way back to the streams where they were born.\u00a0 So, it can help humans to recover more quickly from physical exertion.\u00a0 It helps the body to reduce the lactic acid buildup that leads to soreness after exercise.<\/p>\n

Astaxanthin is also beneficial for better cardiovascular function, immune response, brain health, cancer prevention, and joint support.<\/p>\n

For more research on astaxanthin, check out www.lef.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Curling irons, blow dryers, and flat irons all leave their mark with dry, frizzy, and unmanageable hair.\u00a0 We all want to protect our tresses but many of us want to avoid the chemical damage of commercially-available heat protectors.\u00a0 Well, worry no more and check out Giovanni 2Chic Ultra Sleet Flat Iron Styling Mist for all hair types.\u00a0 Fortified with Brazilian keratin and argan oil along with plant-sourced protein, this Giovanni product protects the hair and also leads to greater manageability, glide, and frizz reduction.\u00a0 For research on this product and a whole line of great natural items, visit: www.giovannicosmetics.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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