Woolston CM, Al-Attar A, Storr SJ, Ellis IO, Morgan DA, Martin SG
Large population studies show that adults with lower carotenoid consumption tend to report shorter sleep duration, suggesting that antioxidant status may influence healthy sleep patterns.34 A smaller randomized trial tested 12mg of astaxanthin daily for eight weeks and found improvements in several sleep parameters, along with reduced perceived stress compared to placebo.4 The authors proposed that astaxanthins antioxidant and neuroprotective activity including its ability to cross the bloodbrain barrier could help stabilize oxidative stress in brain regions involved in regulating sleep and mood
Its primarily derived from dietary proteins, such as beef, fish and poultry
Anti-aggression effects documented at the same 0.5 mg/kg dose showed a 5-fold reduction in physical attacks within aggressive environments, occurring within 12 minutes of administration
Bioavailability of curcumin: problems and promises
Wang J, Patil SP, Yang N, Ko J, Lee J, Noone S, et al
