ases anthon is a remarkable antioxidant that I've actually used for many many years and so what I want to do in this video is share with you the Remarkable Health benefits of asanin that you need to be aware of and just as a short reminder I actually stopped wearing sunscreen and I used ases anthon to protect myself against Su damage and also back in the day when I was playing soccer I was using ases anthon to improve my Sprint times and my athletic performance and also to reduce my muscle soreness and so in today's video what I want to do is explore the literature the science the benefits and why asanin could potentially deserve a spot in your supplement cabinet so what is asanin asanin is a carotenoid a type of pigment found in various organisms including algae shrimp and salmon it is responsible for the pinkish red color of these species Aster zanthin is known for its potent anti an oxidant properties which may help protect cells from damage and support overall health carotenoids are a large class of naturally occurring pigments that are responsible for the bright red orange and yellow colors in many fruits and vegetables they play essential roles in photosynthesis in plants and have health benefits for humans including acting as antioxidants and contributing to Eye Health some well-known carotenoids include beta carotene and lutein asanin can be consumed from both food sources and supplements the most common and natural source for asanin supplements is the microalga hematus pluvialis which is known for its high asanin content this is often considered the best source for supplements due to its Purity and potency however with that said the as zanthin which I think has the best results in the literature is made in a laboratory using a complete chemical synthesis of the ASA xanthin molecule and is shown to be more pure and even outperformed algae based Aster xanthin asanin from Krill is also commonly used and there is also synthetic as zanthin however this is generally the worst form as it has poor bioavailability and health effects people most commonly associate asaz zanthin with salmon and it can certainly is a good source wild Court socky salmon is shown to have the highest levels of asanin with around 37 mg per kilogram of meat studies also indicate that as zanthin content is much higher in fresh compared to packaged salmon so why do people use asanin well people are using asanin for many reasons including antioxidant properties helping with exercise performance and Recovery promoting health of our joints it has anti-inflammatory effects it also supports circulation it has skin health benefits and it also supports brain function now there's a lot of new studies coming out about asanin which we'll be looking at into today in fact over 400 studies were conducted just in 2023 so if you have or do use ases anthon please drop a comment about your experience below now I will talk about the potential DHT lowering effects of ases anthon later in the video but also do let us know if you have experienced this side effect so the DHT lowering effect may be a an issue for some guys but we'll get into it later in this video now also let's get into the science behind ases anthon now The Beneficial effects of aanin are actually attributed to its unique chemical structure particularly the presence of conjugated double Bonds in its molecular structure now a conjugated double bond is when a carbon atom has alternating single and double bonds with other carbon atoms in a zigzag pattern this setup lets the electrons move around easily which helps asaz zanthin scavenge free radicals asaz zanthin is also lipid soluble so asaz zanthin can pass into the cell membrane helping to stabilize and protect against oxidative damage asaz zanthin also has functional groups which enhances its antioxidant capacity finally asanin has quite a unique chemical shape which allows it to protect against oxidative stress and inflammation this also allows it to pass through the blood brain barrier which enables its cognitive benefits interestingly there is some evidence to suggest that potent anti-inflammatory supplements such as Vitamin C May negatively impact muscle growth in the long term however studies on whether ASA a anth and hinder muscle growth have not found this effect now what does asanin stack well with well firstly asanin is fat soluble so it should be taken with or after a meal containing fats or potentially supplements like fish oils if taken before a meal it is shown to be absorbed at a much lower degree and so asanin may stack well with supplements that generally further potentiate its beneficial effects for example omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3s can improve heart health and reduce inflammation together with asanin they may provide enhanced cardiovascular benefits next up we have co-enzyme Q10 now this particular antioxidant supports energy production in cells when paired with aanin it may provide synergistic action as an antioxidant and support for heart health now vitamin E and vitamin C are also powerful antioxidants which can help protect cells from oxidative damage combining it with vitamin C away from workout times this is really important to note finally we have collagen collagen and asanin may both help with skin health and can be taken together for skin Health combining aesan with collagen supplements May further enhance skin elasticity and hydration moving on let's dive deeper into the benefits of asanin for skin health because asanin is such a popular supplement there have been at least nine randomized human controlled trials looking at the impact of asanin for skin Health this meta analysis found that supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth importantly the studies included in this meta analysis were at longest 16 weeks so consistent use of asex anthon could reduce wrinkle formation now what about how asanin may actually improve cognitive function there is mixed evidence about the benefits of asanin for cognitive function particularly for older adults and those with high oxidative stress research does indicate that ASA zanthin may be beneficial for older adults at both reducing risk for dementia and Parkinson as well as improving cognitive functioning however more research is needed for example this study found that researchers found that people with dementia have high levels of harmful substances called phospholipid hydrop peroxides in their red blood cells they tested whether taking Astic anth and supplements could help in a 12we study with 30 participants those who took 6 or 12 milligram of asanin showed higher levels of asanin in their red blood cells and lower levels of phospholipid hydrop peroxides compared to a placebo group this means asanin might boost the antioxidant status of red blood cells and help reduce harmful compounds which could be a step toward preventing dementia however more studies are needed and it does seem like there are potential limitations with current studies such as short periods of use not verifying that asteros anthon is being properly absorbed and small sample sizes it does seem like ASA zanthin may have protective effects for cognition looking into how asanin can improve joint health there is good evidence that asaz zanthin may improve joint health particularly for people with osteoarthritis researchers in this study found that a gene called aspo 2 is higher in the joint tissues of patients with osteoarthritis compared to healthy individuals in lab tests they discovered that rspo2 and inflammation increased in spefic specific immune cells and affected cartilage cells negatively when they added asanin It reversed these harmful changes in both immune cells and cartilage cells in experiments with living subjects injecting aspo to worsened cartilage quality but as anthon helped protect the cartilage overall the study suggests that asaz anthon can help reduce inflammation and improve cartilage Health showing promise in managing osteoarthritis what about how asanin may impact osteoarthritis well here's a clinical study another study indicates that asaz zanthin in combination with krill oil and hyaluronic acid assists with joint pain Cru oil aaz zanthin and hyaluronic acid to help with osteoarthritis researchers conducted a 12-week trial with 100 participants suffering from mild knee or hip pain they found that those taking the aeaz zanthin combination reported a much greater reduction in joint pain compared to those on a placebo the pain score dropped significantly more in the ASA zanth group and they also showed better overall joint function interestingly fewer people taking the ASA xanthon combination experien side effects compared to those on the placebo so what have people said about their use with aanon now the reviews for the ases anthon I recommend is ax3 which is linked in the video description down below are especially good which is probably due to its enhanced bioavailability this is a really important point to note is that not all ases anthon products are created equal now ax3 is the most potent aanon on the market and is the best Purity and what's interesting about their website is they include the age range of reviewers and it seems like most of their reviewers are in the 45 plus age range now Michael C noted less pain in his knees and joints and Terry noticed good results with skin Health many reviewers also noticed inflammation reductions so what do the experts say about aanon due to the length of time this supplement has been on the market as well as the large amount of studies it might be useful to have a listen to what some big names have or who have experienced with this supplement have to say about as's anthon now here's what Dr Mark Hyman and Max lagav say about as's anthon I think as anthon will become part of the dialogue around longevity there's a lot of talk around various other agents that have a lot of promis you know na precursors you know etc etc and you know we think ASD Anin should be right there in that conversation and at the Forefront of it because it has these profound impacts on on Aging uh Health span lifespan it's super safe it's commercially available you know so it's accessible you so this is something that you know if you can imagine snap your fingers everyone taking aanin you would have a much healthier Society um and so this is something that why wouldn't you do it you know if it's safe it reduces oxid stress and inflammation at this you know core C Level it's something that frankly believe everyone you know should be taking so we think that that's um going to be the next steps is really um you know making asanin a household name and something that is associated with with longevity I've been taking asan for like 15 years or so like I'm an early adopter I guess I don't know what it what it was about those how I even stumbled on it to begin with but I was just the the the research was has is really compelling there's a lot of research on it now there is a big question that's often times discussed and that is whether or not asan does lower DHT with obvious symptoms now there has been some evidence that aanin can reduce DHT levels the first study that found that aanin inhibited 5 Alpha reductases in vitro the second study which was in humans showed that a combination of asanin and S paleto did lead to a decrease in DHT levels as well as estrogen and an increase in testosterone if you've been watching my channel for a while You' know that I'm a big fan of DHT and it's a effects so the issue with this human study is that they also include Soul paletto which may decrease DHT so it's actually hard to untangle the different effects of ases anthon and S paletto now it seems these effects may be potentially overstated but please do drop a comment down below if you have noticed any typical DHT suppressive effects from ases Anon now there are some comments on Reddit where a user has noticed a decrease in the Beto after taking it and in a later comment noted that their libido did come back interestingly of that four replies to the thread no one else noted a decrease in libido so it may be worthwhile trying ases anthon and seeing if you actually experienced this effect finally we're looking at the dosages and safety of aanon ases anthon is considered very safe when taken by mouth in dosages from 4 mg to 12 mg daily for up to 1 year now make sure to stay away from artificial asanin which may be less safe for optimal absorption and minimal gastrointestinal side effects it is recommended to take aanon with food now it is also safe to use as a cream for topical usage for up to 7 days or as a powder for up to 6 weeks now some safety considerations pregnancy and breastfeeding early research suggests that is possibly safe in late pregnancy caution is still advised and also in bleeding conditions and looking at the potential side effects generally well tolerated with side effects being very rare they may include headache dizziness drowsiness skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset which can be mitigated by taking the supplement with food so that's today's video on a remarkable antioxidant asanin as I do want to also outline it also does confer some potential longevity benefit some anti-aging properties so again if you did want to purchase aanon ax 3 will be linked Down Below in the video description it's the best ases anthon on the market in my opinion so definitely check that out if you do actually want to incorporate ases anthon into your Wellness regime I'll see you guys in the next video