Astaxanthin

http://www.vitacost.com/NSI-Hawaii-BioAstin-Natural-Astaxanthin

or

http://www.nutrex-hawaii.com/jointastin.html

All,

Thoughts on the "nutrient" Astaxanthin? It is supposed to be very good protection against oxidative damage of the skin. I wasn't sure if there was information out there that make this great for hair. Been really busy and have not have a whole lot of time to research this.

Thanks guys.

sublime9 - Depending on the source of the information Astaxanthin is reportedly 300 to 500 times the power of Vitamin E.

I take it everyday as part of my Krill oil usage.

It's found in small natural sunscreens also.

There was on study that showed that Astaxanthin was about 30% more effective than saw palmetto alone inhibiting DHT.

Personally, I think just consuming essential fatty acids (especially coupled with phospholipids) and a good antioxidant like Ecklonia Cava is enough.

CS,

What's your source for phospholipids?

Immortal-
Do You mean its enough to fight the dht issue ?

As You know Im taking maca+dim. Should I quit it ? and take these supplements instead ?

Thanks

ganny - I'm not certain if phospholipids are essential, but it's only a theory and haven't substantiated it. Krill oil is usually loaded with phospholipids. I prefer to take Krill oil over oil Cod Liver Oil, but always make sure to take vitamin D if I'm not using Cod Liver oil. The reason I like Krill oil is that it comes fashioned with phospholipids which significantly improve the uptake of Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) into the cell membrane. This means that take just a 1,000 milligrams of krill oil does the job of multiple servings of cod liver oil without having to take so many capsules. Also, the phospholipids themselves acts as antioxidants and if I am correct may even protect against DHT signaled hair loss (which I have not confirmed a 100%), but the evidence is interesting. I hate to say, "needs further research," but it is true.

I also take a concentrated Lecithin as another source of phospholipids.

Shane4 - Sorry, I didn't mean it in that way. I meant that Astaxanthin has additional protection, over and above Saw Palmetto when used together.