Physical Activity and Muscle Fatigue
Physical activity, in the form of sport, work or leisure can generate increased
amounts of free radicals; the more intense the activity, the greater number
generated. Free radicals, or reactive oxygen species (ROS), are shown to have
damaging effects on the cell of the muscle by triggering peroxidation of the
cell membrane components, and oxidation of DNA and proteins.
Free radical production during physical activity is a result of the generation
of energy in the mitochondrial cells, often referred to as the "power stations
of the cell", which provides as much as 95% of our body's pure energy (primarily
by the burning of muscle glycogen and fatty acids). Unfortunately, a portion
of this energy produces highly reactive and damaging ROS. The critical question
is how to protect against these damaging ROS.
The Power of AstaREALreg
The sports research community is looking at safe and natural methods, such as
nutrition, to fuel and protect the body under extreme physical conditions. Published
and on-going research focuses on improving endurance and reducing recovery time.
Benefits in this area are linked to the potent carotenoid - AstaREAL astaxanthin.
These findings are bringing AstaREAL to the forefront as a dietary supplement
for professional athletes and the physically active.
AstaReal has demonstrated two important physical benefits in clinical trials
and supporting studies. AstaReal has shown first, increased physical endurance
and second, reduced muscle damage and improved recovery.
AstaReal, the trademark of Fuji Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., is harvested from
the single cell microalgae, Haematococcus pluvialis, which is grown in AstaReal's
patented and enclosed BioDomeTM system in Maui, Hawaii. In this system the algae
is protected from environmental pollutants and temperature changes, assuring
absolute purity and the highest quality.
Additional Ingredients
Why Zinc? Reports show that endurance training may significantly decrease zinc
levels in athletes. Low zinc levels have been associated with a reduction in
endurance capacity, decreased immune function and increased muscle fatigue.
Research demonstrated that zinc supplementation resulted in improvement in these
three areas.
Eleuthero and Tocotrienol were also included to help increase alertness and
provide additional antioxidant support.
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