What The Heck Is Astaxanthin And How Does It Accelerate Fat Loss?

by Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD, CSCS

Have you ever wondered why krill oil was brightly colored red instead of yellow like other marine omega-3 lipids? Well, this red shade is not only pretty to look at, but it can help you burn more fat and increase your athletic endurance;  added benefits we’re all looking for.

This pigment responsible for giving krill oil it’s unique color is a special red carotenoid called astaxanthin. If that isn’t just a mouthful enough to say, it’s also has been demonstrated to have a laundry list of pharmacological effects including as an anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic,  and anti-inflammatory agent.  But, what we’re going to focus on here is fat loss and endurance.
 

Sources of Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a colorful antioxidant that occurs naturally in a few different foods – mainly of marine sources.

Read all about Astaxanthin here.

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