Astaxanthin has quickly become one of the most talked-about nutrients among exercise physiology and sports nutrition researchers. This carotenoid has shown strong promise in its application in sports, exercising persons, aging populations, and tactical athletes. This talk will focus on some of…
Astaxanthin has quickly become one of the most talked-about nutrients among exercise physiology and sports nutrition researchers. This carotenoid has shown strong promise in its application in sports, exercising persons, aging populations, and tactical athletes. This talk will focus on some of the compelling research that has occurred over the last two decades on astaxanthin. Dr. Karen Hecht will provide an overview of astaxanthin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and how this nutrient thrives in the mitochondria to neutralize oxidative damage and inflammation. Then, Dr. Drew Gonzalez and Dr. Hunter Waldman will review their recent work on astaxanthin among tactical athletes, athletes and exercising persons, females and aging populations to highlight the multitude of applications this nutrient has in sport and health. Lastly, Dr. Rick Kreider (FACSM) will discuss future directions and gaps in the research to be addressed.
