AstaFactor® Sports Formula

60-count  Sports Formula is loaded with 10 mg per serving of nature's supercharged carotenoid, astaxanthin. AstaFactor® brand astaxanthin, derived from the microscopic green algae species called Haematococcus pluvialis, is the most concentrated natural source of astaxanthin in the world. Because astaxanthin is an oxygenated carotenoid, it has superior antioxidant capabilities. It serves as an antioxidant by either scavenging free radicals or quenching singlet oxygen.

As a member of the carotenoid family, astaxanthin is a fat-soluble nutrient with a unique molecular structure that gives it superior antioxidant capabilities and anti-inflammatory and immune-regulating properties. Because of its small molecular weight, natural astaxanthin works directly at the site of muscle tissue with beneficial effects, particularly for athletes and very physically active people. Findings in recent human studies have reported: 

• Faster muscle recovery time between workouts - allowing for more frequent workouts
  
• Enhanced athletic performance as a result of more workouts and extended training time
• Symptom management of aches and pains in chronic back pain, tendinitis and carpel tunnel syndrome
• Acts as an anti-inflammatory in joints, including arthritis, to improve flexibility and mobility
• Functions as an internal sunscreen - extends exposure time to UV rays before burning
• Boosts immune system function
  
• Enhances the antioxidant effects of Vitamins E and C, increasing free-radical scavenging and singlet oxygen quenching within the body