Benefits of Taking AstaCran®
The POWER
of Cranberry seed extract
together with
the super-antioxidant
AstaXanthin
Advantages of AstaCran®
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AstaCran® has extremely good stability

NO harmful solvent residues

Flaxseed and fish oils have a very short shelf life
 These oils actually become rancid in short time
and can (in some cases) become carcinogenic

No other supplement provides such a balanced
ratio of essential fatty acids

AstaCran ® is derived from highly-renewable and
safe sources
Advantages of AstaCran®
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Source of balanced EFA’s
Super Antioxidant
Aids in maintaining cardiovascular health
Aids with cholesterol management
Protects skin and eyes from photic injury
Reduce risk factors associated with macular
degeneration
“Anti-Aging” properties via reduction of oxidative
stress
Balanced EFA’s and super antioxidant in a single
dose (Savings $$)
AstaCran®
 Cranberol™
 Cranberry seed extract
 Zanthin™
 Astaxanthin complex
Cranberol™

Cranberry seed extract
 Cranberry seeds
 Supercritical CO2 extraction method
• NO harmful solvent residues

High amounts of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s)
 Omega-3 and Omega-6

Also possesses antioxidants

High levels of Phytosterols
Cranberries
Vaccinium
macrocarpon
Cranberry Seed Extract
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Super Critical CO2 extraction
 Extraction performed under high
pressure using CO2 as a solvent
 When extraction is complete, CO2 gas leaves
NO residue (This may not be true with other
commonly used solvents)
• This is an exception, not the standard

Highly sustainable source of a
balanced ratio of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Essential Fatty Acids

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
(PUFAs) “double bond”

Omega-3 and Omega-6
 Essential because your body does
not produce them. Acquired from diet or food
supplements
 Nutritionists have found that a balanced
Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio of 1:1 is best for
optimal health
EFA’s – Omega-6 & Omega-3

The current western diet:
 15:1 and higher ratio

Recommended dietary ratio:
 Between 5:1 and 10:1
 1:1 ratio in humans is
ideal

The best supplemental
source should have as close
to a 1:1 ratio as possible
Omega-6
This converts in the body to gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA)
and then to prostaglandins that help regulate inflammation
and blood pressure, as well as heart functioning.

Linoleic acid (LA)
 Most commonly produced Essential
Fatty Acid in agricultural seed oil production
 Majority intake from vegetable oils

Highly unbalanced amounts of LA are bad
because they promote inflammation, which can
lead to many health problems

Primarily beneficial when in balance with
Omega-3’s Alpha-Linoleic Acids (ALAs)
Omega-3

ά Linolenic acid (ALA)

High concentrations of Omega-3
improves vitality of the skin

Absorption is enhanced when combined with
Omega-6

As our diets have changed, Omega-3
consumption has decreased to a ratio that is
associated with degenerative conditions

Omega-3 helps reduce LDL cholesterol
Other Sources
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Other EFA sources
 Fish and shellfish
 Flaxseed (linseed)
 Canola oil, hemp oil, soya oil
 Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower
seeds
 Leafy vegetables and walnuts

AstaCran can replace ALL other supplemental
EFA sources (BIG savings)
Cranberol™ Antioxidants

Tocopherols
 Vitamin E family
 Powerful antioxidant

Tocotrienols
 Also a form of Vitamin E
 40-60x stronger than
tocopherols as an antioxidant
What is an Antioxidant?

An·ti·ox·i·dant
 A substance (as beta-carotene or
vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or
reactions promoted by oxygen,
peroxides, or free radicals.
Merriam-Webster Online
 It gives, takes, or traps an electron.
Phytosterols

Phytosterols play an important role in
maintaining a healthy cholesterol level
 Reduces cholesterol absorption in the
intestines
 Similar chemical structures that compete
with cholesterol for absorption.
 Significant for cardiovascular health

Beta-sitosterol
 Helps reduce blood levels of cholesterol

Stigmasterol
Cholesterol

Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
 So called “Bad” cholesterol.
 Transports cholesterol into the arteries.

High Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
 So called “Good” cholesterol
 Suspected to carry cholesterol from within*
arteries to liver for redistribution or expulsion
*ath·er·o·ma -
1: Fatty degeneration of the inner coat of the arteries
2: An abnormal fatty deposit in an artery
Merriam-Webster Online
Cranberol™

Cranberol can aid and support
a healthy cardiovascular system

Aid in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels

Aid in reduction of oxidative stress

Desirable source for a balanced ratio of
EFA’s

Doesn’t turn rancid like many other sources
of EFA’s
Zanthin®

Astaxanthin complex

Super-antioxidant
 Prevents oxidative damage
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418g Atlantic Salmon = 3mg of astaxanthin.
(1 pound = 453.59237 grams)
Fish is becoming less desirable as a source for necessary compounds due to a concern
over the rising levels of mercury, and various other heavy metals.
Source of Zanthin®

Haematococcus microalgae
 Haematococcus pluvialis
– Unicellular green algae
– Found in Freshwater bodies
(3S,3’S)
(3R,3’R) &
(3R,3’S)
(3R,3’R)
Yeast (Phaffia sp.)
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<2%
>98%
Micro algae
(Haematococcus)
100%
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Synthetic Astaxanthin
(Carophyll Pink La
Roche)
25%
50%
25%
78-85%
2-6%
SPECIES
Atlantic Salmon
12-17%(Schiedt et al
1981)cited in Foss 1984
Distribution of Astaxanthin stereo isomers in selected organisms (Bjerkeng1997)
Haematococcus Pluvialis
 Potent
source of astaxanthin
 Highly renewable
 Safe
 Grown in a controlled environment
Other Sources

Abundant in Nature (in water)

Found in Salmon, Trout, Crustaceans,
Crawfish,Pacific Cod, Scallops, Mackerel,
Flounder, and other commercial seafood

Renewable
Species
Sockeye Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Krill
Content (mg/kg)
26-37
3-11
46-130
Astaxanthin Concentration
Species
Amount of
Astaxanthin present
per Kilogram
Atlantic Salmon
3 - 11mg
Sockeye Salmon
Rainbow Trout
26 - 37mg
1 - 13mg
Yeast (Phaffia sp.)
Algae (Haematococcus
pluvialis)
30 - 800mg
10,000 - 30,000mg
Zanthin®
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Astaxanthin
 Super-antioxidant
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Properties of Astaxanthin
 Decreased DNA damage.
 Arrests mitochondrial free radicals
Powerful Antioxidant
Crosses blood-retina barrier
Immune-modulatory activity
Provides anti-inflammatory
activity
Increases strength and
endurance
Protects eyes and skin from
photic injury
Antioxidant Studies
ORAC Values of Antioxidants
1.6
ORAC – Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
1.4
AstaZanthin™ Standardized Extract
Natural Lycopene
Synthetic Astaxanthin
Natural alpha-tocopherol
Natural a-b Carotene mix
Natural Tocotrienols
Natural Lutein
Natural Beta Carotene
ORAC Value per unit active
1.2
1
0.8
1.380
0.596
0.419
0.381
0.345
0.318
0.280
0.242
Anti Oxidant Studies
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
astaZanthin™
Standardized
Extract
Natural
Lycopene
Synthetic
Astaxanthin
Natural alphatocopherol
Natural a-b
Carotene mix
Natural
Tocotrenols
Natural Lutein
Natural betaCarotene
Naguib, Y., "Antioxidant Activities of Astaxanthin and Related Carotenoids,"Journal of Agricultural and Chemistry,
v.48 (4), pp. 1150-1154.
Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin was 10 - 50 times
stronger than vitamin E in the lipid
peroxidation of mitochondria membranes using the
TBA method
Inoue (1990)
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Astaxanthin is 10 times stronger than zeaxanthin,
lutein, beta-carotene and canthaxanthin

Astaxanthin is 100 times greater than alphatocopherol against active oxygen species in the
thiobarbituric assay
Miki (1991)
Strength and Endurance
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Fitness (submaximum load – Astrand method)
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Strength/Explosivity (Wingate method of maximum
effort)
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Endurance (knee-bending technique)
Malmsted, C.L. Gustavsberg, Sweden
6 Month Treatment
Significant Improvement
Pre-treatment
standardized exercise
tests/endurance
(p<0.05)
in strength/endurance
(p<0.05)
“Dietary Supplement with Astaxanthin-Rich Algal Meal Improves Muscle
Endurance - A Double-blind Study on Male Students” N=40
Strength and Endurance
 Increased
Carotenoid content