Prime Astaxanthin Cardio & Visual Vitality Formula紅藻精華膠囊食品（含蝦紅素）使用AstaReal®蝦紅素作為主要成分。AstaReal®蝦紅素品質卓越，性能穩定，是目前最純正、最有效的抗氧化劑之一。AstaReal®利用精準培養技術及最先進的設施，在純淨無菌的環境中製成100%純天然蝦紅素。*

Prime Astaxanthin Cardio & Visual Vitality Formula紅藻精華膠囊食品（含蝦紅素）每一份量提供6毫克這種高品級的蝦紅素，讓每一粒都能達到最佳含量。本配方因此可藉助其無與倫比的能力於細胞層面對抗自由基，大幅促進健康長壽。*

紅藻精華膠囊抵禦自由基的作用至關重要，但必須讓人體攝入足量的蝦紅素才能真正見效。市面上一般的紅藻精華膠囊每一份量只含有2至4毫克蝦紅素，這種含量難以為心臟、眼部、皮膚和肌肉提供所有可能的益處。Prime Astaxanthin Cardio & Visual Vitality Formula紅藻精華膠囊食品（含蝦紅素）是每份6毫克含量的獨家配方，能夠更好地促進最佳心血管功能，支援視力和皮膚健康，並支援血液流通和肌肉耐力。* 本配方提供足量的優質成分，因此可產生卓著的抗老化功效。

每天接觸自由基 — 我們呼吸的空氣和攝入的食物中都有自由基 — 會導致持續的、長期的身體壓力。自由基造成的對身體各系統的全面氧化壓力，被認爲是我們所說的「老化過程」的主要促成因素。本配方提供強效抗氧化防護以抵禦自由基，從細胞層面幫助保護全身健康。

Astaxanthin (AstaReal® P2 AF 2%)(6 mg)
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that gives the reddish pigment to salmon, crab, krill and lobster. It is known for its powerful antioxidant effects and has been shown to be a superior free radical quencher when compared to other antioxidants like vitamin C, coenzyme Q10 and green tea. Astaxanthin’s unique structure includes long chains which allow it to cover the cell membrane and provide antioxidant protection in all layers, whereas other antioxidants are more limited.

Japanese who are the uppermost consumers of food containing astaxanthin (AX) in the world and have the lowest incidences of heart diseases amongst developed countries. In addition, a growing body of scientific evidence points to a strong link between natural astaxanthin and cardiovascular health. There have been 30 cardiovascular-specific research publications, including 10 clinical studies, investigating possible benefits of astaxanthin on both blood lipid levels and blood vessels. These studies have shown that astaxanthin helps maintain normal levels of HDL and triglycerides when consumed orally. Three recent clinical studies support astaxanthin’s ability to help maintain healthy blood vessels. Other recent human studies indicate that astaxanthin supports cardiovascular health. A series of human studies suggest that astaxanthin helps maintain healthy blood pressure by promoting healthy blood flow and vascular tone. Astaxanthin supports cardiovascular health in several ways.

In addition to its effects on cardiovascular health, astaxanthin promotes healthy visual accommodation and retinal capillary blood flow. The exact mechanism by which astaxanthin supports vision is unknown, though some believe that by promoting blood flow to the ciliary body, it provides nourishment for the ciliary muscles. Astaxanthin is also believed to work by promoting normal NF-kB activation by oxygen radicals, which may explain how it helps to alleviate occasional eye fatigue.

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