EP437 Astaxanthin; The Worlds #1 Anti-Inflammatory? Its Cover-Up & More with Sam Shepherd.

Could astaxanthin be one of the most powerful natural compounds for fighting oxidative stress and inflammation? In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Sam Shepard - physicist, inventor and biochemist - to explore astaxanthin, inflammation, free radicals, oxidative stress, metabolism, and the potential role of this powerful carotenoid in human health. I am SO EXCITED to bring you this conversation. Prepare to have your mind blown.

Astaxanthin has gained significant attention for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and emerging research continues to investigate its effects on oxidative stress and inflammation. But our conversation goes FAR beyond astaxanthin.

We discuss:

🔴 Astaxanthin - what makes this red carotenoid so interesting

🔴 Natural vs. synthetic astaxanthin

🔴 Inflammation and free radicals

🔴 Oxidative stress and the body’s antioxidant defenses

🔴 The four free radicals Sam discusses

🔴 Astaxanthin and eye health, including macular degeneration and vision

🔴 The connection between inflammation and eyesight

🔴 Progesterone and molecular chirality - what does it mean for a molecule to be “left-handed” or “right-handed”?

🔴 Krill oil and its relationship to astaxanthin