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New Study Shows Astaxanthin May Reduce Heart Rate in Runners

June 15, 2017

Irvine, CA — Algae Health Sciences, Inc., a subsidiary of BGG, announced in a press release the results of a clinical trial published by the American College of Sports Nutrition, studying the firm’s AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin on runners (1). Results showed heart rate was reduced by 10% during long-distance running...

The King of Carotenoids

January 25, 2017

Maxine Bogle

Recently, Astaxanthin, a naturally-occurring carotenoid, has become a popular supplement for its unique benefits, particularly its protection against cellular damage, especially in the brain and vascular system. However, what many shoppers may not know or focus on is the vital role Astaxanthin can also play in helping to relieve pain...

Agreement Reached in Astaxanthin Trademark Dispute

August 18, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Fort Lauderdale, FL; Irvine, CA—Astaxanthin suppliers ArcticFarma and BGG have settled a trademark infringement issue that is leading to the rebranding of BGG’s algae business. The two companies marketed similarly named brands: Algae Life Sciences from BGG, and Algalife and Algae for Life from ArcticFarma. ArcticFarma’s CEO Andrew Jacobson, stated,...

Key Updates in Sports Nutrition

August 17, 2016

Sebastian Krawiec

Sports nutrition and energy supplements are sure to be some of your best-selling products and important parts of your inventory. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2015 Consumer Survey, 25% of customers across both genders are purchasing sports supplements in addition to standard vitamins and minerals (1). This is...

UPDATE: First Results from NAXA Verification Program

July 22, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The Natural Algae Astaxanthin Association (NAXA) recently announced the expansion of its astaxanthin verification program to include retail products, and has released some initial results from its testing. Using HPLC at an independent testing lab, 12 products were tested to see whether the source of astaxanthin is natural and derived...

The Anti-Aging Angle

July 20, 2016

Amber Lowry

We have all been there. We look in the mirror and feel as though we aged 10 years in a matter of a few months. We wonder whether we are doing something wrong or if this is just a natural part of getting older. The truth is, it’s probably a...