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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Unlocking Astaxanthin’s Potential Health Benefits

Unlocking Astaxanthin’s Potential Health Benefits
13 min read

Key Takeaways

  • Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and pigment typically found in water-living organisms.

  • It’s an antioxidant that may help brain, eye, and skin health. 

  • Astaxanthin is generally safe to use, but it can cause some digestive issues.

Astaxanthin, a powerful

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Astringency in flavanol-rich foods may be key to unlocking brain health benefits

Astringency in flavanol-rich foods may be key to unlocking brain health benefits
3 min read

A study by Japanese researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology highlights how the astringent taste of flavanols — found in cocoa, tea, grapes, and berries — may help activate brain function and the nervous system by stimulating the gastrointestinal

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