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[christine bauma]

I heard about an supplement called astaxanthin, I am wondering if anyone heard of this and if we can take it? thanks Christine

[Justsayyes]

Dr. Mercola was on a show today talking about that supplement. He says he takes 8 mg. a day. (I was writing down what he takes.....interesting!) He made a point to stress that you must take it with food, preferably something with some fat content.

Not sure if this is safe for MSers, I am just commenting on what was said on the show.

[Sequoia]

I can't think of any reason why astaxanthin would be harmful for MSers, but I'm not a professional nutritionist or M.D.

I do know that we have at least one member who is concerned about taking antioxidants because she feels they upregulate the immune system.

Personally, I take several antioxidant supplements (but not astaxanthin) and eat a diet rich in natural antioxidants.

[nutritiontara]

One main benefit with antioxidants is to reduce inflammation in the body. We are learning how inflammation damages so many systems in the body.
So keep in mind a more advanced antioxidant is not going to stop inflammation and free-radical damage from a 'crappy' lifestyle....its a "whole" approach.
Astaxanthin is for below the neck and zeaxanthin is for the eyes.

[asiel1]

there are some who suggest it has neurological benefits as well. I am finding as more people are becoming concerned about neurological woes more meds are making that claim. As a result, I have no solid evidence this is true. I have it but have not taken it yet. It would not go over too well with my traditional meds. I just weaned myself off of Wellbutrin and am now ready to try it.

I can say this for certain. I pricked a pill a few months ago and put it on my arms. The med I was taken have given my skin a horrible dryness. It instantly turned my skin the color of an ompa loompa but when I washed it off my skin was soft as a babies arse.

So if nothing else, use if for your skin. I would do a search on Mayo or drugs.com for interactions before hand.

Lbj