Beat Colds & Flu With An Immune System Boost
The highly potent and antioxidant-rich astaxanthin is known to be an immune system booster and powerful antioxidant, which studies show to be 10 times stronger than beta carotene and up to 500 times stronger than Vitamin E.Which all adds up to good news this winter if you need help to boost your immune system ready to fend off the inevitable attacks from cold and flu viruses and other winter infections.
What is Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a bright red carotenoid that it is extracted from the green haematococcus pluvialis alga. This alga contains the highest known concentration of natural Astaxanthin. It is cultivated in shallow ponds at the point where it turns from green to red, like autumn leaves. Studies have shown that the bioavailability of Astaxanthin is significantly increased when mixed and heated in oils. The powerful new Bio-Xanthin supplement is formulated with safflower oil to ensure its maximum potency and usability by the human body is achieved.
Astaxanthin and Boosted Immune System
Studies show that carotenoids are able to prevent infection. Given that astaxanthin is one of the most potent carotenoids, it follows that it is more active in enhancing the immune response in animals and humans than beta-carotene. And this immune system enhancement occurs at dosages as low as 2mg per day.
Carotenoids stimulate the immune system. Furthermore, astaxanthin significantly increases the number of IgG and IgM antibody-secreting cells – the ‘good guys’ that spring into action to defend the body when an infection occurs. Interestingly, astaxanthin was the only carotenoid to significantly increase the number of IgG cells – others such as beta carotene didn’t have the same positive effect.
Importantly, astaxanthin can cross the blood/brain barrier and bond directly with body tissues. Thus its antioxidant benefits reach the brain and central nervous system directly and exert their effect deep into the body. Other antioxidants including beta carotene and lycopene do not have these bonding sites.
What is Bio-Xanthin?
Bio-Xanthin is a potent Astaxanthin supplement presented in a one-a-day capsule. Like its ‘sister’ alga MicrOrganics Hawaiian Spirulina, Bio-Xanthin is a food not a synthetic supplement. It is created by sun, fresh water and photosynthesis – not in a laboratory. Thus it is not just the most effective anti-oxidant you can find, it is also in the most natural form that the body recognises and can use. It is cultivated in Hawaii in shallow ponds 20cm deep and 90 metres long and 35 metres wide. Paddlewheels keep the water moving and the Astaxanthin is collected as the haematococcus pluvialis microalgae turns from green to red. The strong sunlight and clear water of Hawaii result in a pure and potent product that is IS0 9001 certified, non-GM and environmentally friendly.
Where can I buy it?
Bio-Xanthin comes in pots of 40 capsules that cost £12.99 from good health food shops and online at Bioxanthin.co.uk.