TweetJust started adding this supp to my regimen...not sure yet on pro's or con's but the research seems solid behind it...
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Astaxanthin - AskTheTrainer

TweetI've actually had this in my supplement regimen for a while now. Great antioxidant with a ton of benefits.

TweetI have been taking it but just ran out. Supposed to be a universal anti oxidant. Dr. Rhonda Patrick recommends it.

Tweetgoing to check this one out. not familiar with it just yet

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Originally Posted by guns01

going to check this one out. not familiar with it just yet

It is a super antioxidant.

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Originally Posted by jipped genes

It is a super antioxidant.

so i guess the question is is it so super that it would stop muscle inflammation and prevent gains? that would be my biggest concern because we need some inflammation and nasty stuff rolling around after training

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Originally Posted by guns01

so i guess the question is is it so super that it would stop muscle inflammation and prevent gains? that would be my biggest concern because we need some inflammation and nasty stuff rolling around after training

And also a good question about what are the consequences of taking this substance. How safe is it for the liver, heart, nervous system? I really don't want to ruin my body in pursuit of some achievements.

TweetGuns here is my take on it.

So we know, muscles have to be stimulated and broken down to grow. Some anti oxidants reduce inflammation and reduce muscle growth slightly.

This may do that BUT... it can allow you to train harder, longer and more often while having less oxidants in your body. So your gains at worse would be about even either way. You might as well take it for your overall health feeling better and having less inflammation in your body.

Astaxanthin in Exercise Metabolism, Performance and Recovery: A Review.

TweetOrdered a new brand last night from amazon. Hope it is as good as the brand I used to use.

TweetI'm using the 'Now' brand right now. Actually, most of my current vitamins are the 'Now' brand lol.

TweetNow is good, they are priced fairly as well.

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Originally Posted by jipped genes

Now is good, they are priced fairly as well.

just looked it up and life extension sells it for 12 bucks at 4mg with some other things in it as well. 4mg of actual ASTAXANTHIN in it. i am a huge fan of life extension for lots of the supps i use

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Originally Posted by guns01

just looked it up and life extension sells it for 12 bucks at 4mg with some other things in it as well. 4mg of actual ASTAXANTHIN in it. i am a huge fan of life extension for lots of the supps i use

Awesome, I've been using the Now brand, but may pick up the Life Extension for my next bottle.

TweetBeen using this since this post. I have a massive amount of inflammation in my body. I notice zero and zero when doubling dose. It’s def not one that works for me.


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Originally Posted by 6p6

Been using this since this post. I have a massive amount of inflammation in my body. I notice zero and zero when doubling dose. It’s def not one that works for me.


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It may be working. It is probably reducing inflammatory bio markers and protecting your arteries and heart. Just because it is not effecting perceived inflammation does not mean you are not benefiting from it brother.

If you are looking to reduce felt inflammation you have to make a lot of other changes. I have found smaller meals, variety of veggies, cutting out processed food, no alcohol and here is one we do not think about...gear has BA, BB, and who knows what else when it comes from UG labs. Watch this vid, it is disturbing. Keep taking the ASTAXANTHIN for your long term health regardless if you feel it imo. (tried to spell it but had to copy and paste HAHA)