ULTRA 3
Following the latest science, we source each ingredient for the highest possible quality and efficacy.
The Power of Three
Astaxanthin
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Astaxanthin - Science & Citations
Astaxanthin is produced naturally in freshwater microalgae (Pluvialis algae).
It is also found some types of seafood like salmon, rainbow trout, shrimp and lobster and gives them their reddish hue.
Astaxanthin is often referred to as "the king of carotenoids" because of its reputation as one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. It is 6,000 times more potent than vitamin C.
Although astaxanthin has many health benefits listed above are the top five.
Astaxanthin exhibits both anti-fatigue and anti-inflammatory properties.
As an antioxidant it helps mitigate oxidation, a natural process that is responsible for the majority of inflammatory responses in our bodies.
Free radicals are a normal byproduct of cell metabolism, however untamed free radicals can destroy healthy cells.
Oxidative stress caused by too many free radicals can have an adverse effect on the body and it's immune response.
Astaxanthin can naturally help reduce these negative impacts to your cells and plays an active role in reducing age spots, smoothing wrinkles and helping restore skin moisture.
Citations:
Astaxanthin, cell membrane nutrient with diverse clinical benefits and anti-aging potential
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22214255/
Oxidative Stress Regulation on Endothelial Cells by Hydrophilic Astaxanthin Complex: Chemical, Biological, and Molecular Antioxidant Activity Evaluation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29090040/
Astaxanthin protects mitochondrial redox state and functional integrity against oxidative stress https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19423317/
Nicotinamide (B3)
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Nicotinamide - Science & Citations
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide or nicotinic acid amide, is the water-soluble, active form of vitamin B3.
Since our bodies do not produce this vitamin on its own it's important to add it to our daily routine.
Nicotinamide has a range of photoprotective effects, enhances DNA repair, reduces UV Radiation-induced suppression of skin immune response, modulates inflammatory response, restores cellular energy levels after UV exposure.
Nicotinamide has been shown to reduce actinic keratosis and nonmelanoma skin cancer incidence in high risk individuals.
Supplementation of nicotinamide restores cellular NAD+ and mitochondrial energetics, attenuates oxidative stress and inflammatory response, enhances extracellular matrix and skin barrier, and inhibits the pigmentation process in the skin.
Nicotinamide is photoimmuno-protective in humans when used orally.
Citations
Vitamin B Derivative (Nicotinamide)Appears to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28888216/
Role of Nicotinamide in Genomic Stability and Skin Cancer Chemoprevention
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31779194/
Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer Chemoprevention
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26933858/
Polypodium Leucotomos
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Polypodium Leucotomos - Science & Citations
Polypodium leucotomos is a South American species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae.
It has both powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Polypodium leucotomos is a natural mixture of phytochemicals endowed with powerful antioxidant properties.
The antioxidant activity of Polypodium leucotomos extract results in the control of skin responses to ultraviolet-induced reddening, in the interception of inflammatory mechanisms, and the promotion of other cytotoxic responses.
In addition, these short-term effects translate into long-term prevention of photoaging and photocarcinogenesis.
The photoprotection and therapeutic action includes reduction in UV-induced cell damage and blocking UV radiation induced immune suppression.
Polypodium leucotomos extract taken daily is a safe and effective means for reducing the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Citations
Polypodium leucotomos: a potential new photoprotective agent
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25666116/
Polypodium leucotomos extract: a nutraceutical with photoprotective properties
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17728848/
Sun protection in a pill: the photoprotective properties of Polypodium leucotomos extract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25040452/