It is common to see our pets slow down, lose muscle, and become less mobile as they age. This can be due to various factors, some of which are disease-related and others simply a normal part of ageing. Can I slow the ageing process of my pet? Can we keep them moving more efficiently and for a more extended period?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including healthy and balanced nutrition, is linked to healthy ageing and more extended periods of good health. As a result, the demand for more beneficial products appropriate for the elderly is constantly increasing.
What is Oxidative Stress?
An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body causes oxidative stress. Free radicals are oxygen molecules that have an uneven number of electrons. Because of their odd number, they can easily react with other molecules. Because free radicals react so easily with other molecules, they can cause large chain chemical reactions in your body. These reactions are known as oxidation. They can be beneficial or detrimental.
The use of antioxidants for stress management has grown in popularity over the last decade. This method has been studied and proven to reduce oxidative damage to mitochondrial lipids, proteins, and immune cell DNA while maintaining mitochondrial efficiency in young and old dogs. Furthermore, an antioxidant-rich diet benefits aging and exercise dogs' learning and cognition.
Effects of Oxidative Stress on the Body
Oxidation is a natural and necessary process that occurs in your body. When there is an imbalance between free radical and antioxidant activity, oxidative stress occurs. When functioning properly, free radicals can aid in the fight against pathogens. Pathogens cause infections.
When more free radicals are present than antioxidants can keep in check, the free radicals can begin to damage fatty tissue, DNA, and proteins in your body. Proteins, lipids, and DNA make up a large portion of your body, so damage can result in many diseases over time. These are some examples:
- Diabetes
- Atherosclerosis
- Inflammatory Conditions
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
- Cancer
- Oxidative Stress which contributes to aging.
What are the Benefits of AstaVet for Healthy Aging?
One of the most potent antioxidants is astaxanthin. It is over 500 times stronger than vitamin E, many times stronger than other carotenoids, and thousands of times more potent than vitamin C.
More than 500 clinical and pre-clinical studies have been conducted worldwide to investigate the potential health benefits of astaxanthin. It can help protect cells from internal and external oxidative stressors due to its unique structure that places it through the cell membrane.
Many organs and tissues, including the muscles, skin, lungs, and heart, are bioavailable to astaxanthin. It can also cross the blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, providing many health benefits. For over 30 years, astaxanthin has been used as a dietary supplement and is considered highly safe.
Astavet is a natural blend of astaxanthin and beta-glucan produced through fermentation by our high-producer strain of Phaffia rhodozyma. It is a multi-purpose product with immune support, muscle recovery, and antioxidant properties to improve your beloved pet's overall health and well-being.
How Can AstaVet Help with Brain and Cognition?
Because astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, it may benefit the brain. According to a pre-clinical study, astaxanthin's powerful antioxidant properties can slow brain ageing by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the central nervous system.
Clinical studies on the effects of Astavet on cognitive functions in the elderly revealed improved task performance and working memory. We discovered the power of Astaxanthin and developed nature's most potent antioxidant, and we want to use science to improve the lives of animals.
What is Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a red pigment that belongs to the carotenoid group of chemicals. It is found in certain algae and is responsible for the pink-red color of salmon. Astaxanthin is a type of antioxidant. This effect may protect cells from harm. It may also help the immune system function better.