409: Foods and Exercises to Protect Brain Health, Fight Dementia, and Optimize Cognitive Function | Tommy Wood, MD PhD
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Astaxanthin: A Powerful Antioxidant from Nature
Dark leafy greens like astaxanthin are rich in carotenoids and touted for health benefits. Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant, is renowned for its benefits in brain, eye health, and skin. It is naturally found in salmon, derives from algae's response to sun exposure, and consumed by various species, eventually benefitting humans. Astaxanthin's discovery in NIH's research for extending mouse lifespan highlights its safety and potential longevity effects.
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