Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, over 500 times more potent than vitamin C. It gives some vegetables their red colouring, and krill oil that deep red colour.
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Fish Oil & Vitamin E
When taking fish oil supplements, you might like to consider taking vitamin E as well.
EPA ad DHA – What’s the Difference?
Omega-3 fats, EPA and DHA are found mostly in oily fish. They are “essential” to human health because we need them but the body cannot make them.
How Safe Is Krill Oil for Children?
For healthy kids, krill oil is considered a safe supplement that can help in a whole range of areas, from brain health to a better immune system.
The Astaxanthin in Fish Oil Explained
Scientists suggest the association of the antioxidant astaxanthin with Fish oil could be a good strategy to prevent oxidative stress in the oil.