Algatrium high bioavailability DHA

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Its primary characteristic compared to other Omega 3 rich fatty acids is its antioxidant capacity. Algatrium protects cell membranes and DNA from oxidation by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that affect cell systems causing ageing. Algatrium Plus acts as a natural defence against degrading effects of molecules, preserving cell structure and DNA against ageing.



Algatrium works by increasing intracellular concentration of glutathione, the most important antioxidant of our cells. It acts as a first line of defence and maintains the system intact. In this way, the product generates a direct protection system of the cell. Cells treated with Algatrium can reach a level of antioxidant productivity level 300% greater than a normal cell. In addition, contrary to a conventional antioxidant that generates residual subproducts, Algatrium creates an antioxidant mechanism of the cell in a completely natural way.

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Algatrium Plus is the most powerful antioxidant in the market, with a six times higher
capacity than the rest of products of its category and is able to reduce the oxidation
damage to the DNA. It is the first time that studies in vitro and in humans have
demonstrated protection in front of oxidation. The reduction to the cellular oxidation
damage reached the 1.200%. “Algatrium Plus slows the aging of the cell in a natural
way and maintains the cell systems intact” explains Francesc Gasso, general manager
of Brudy Technology

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DHA from fish or algae is generally found in the first or third positions on the triglyceride backbone. When it is consumed, the body converts and stores most of it in tissue in the second position.

“In the case of Algatrium, we are enzymatically doing (outside the body) what our body would normally do internally be rearranging and concentrating the DHA molecule from the one and three position on the triglyceride backbone to the number two position,” explained Brudy and Xsto.

According to the companies, this allows for a higher bioavailability and bioactivity of the ingredient compared to some other sources of DHA.

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Also from that last link:

By increasing intracellular concentration of the antioxidant glutathione, the company claims its ingredient can help cells in the human body increase their antioxidant activity by 300 percent.

This antioxidant activity is supported by six in vitro trials and two human trials, said Xsto.

The Algatrium studies used cycling athletes in strenuous workouts to create metabolic stress, oxidative stress and possible DNA damage, explained Dan Murray, VP of business development at Xsto. Some of the findings included decreased DNA damage, decreased oxidative damage, and an increase in total plasma anti-oxidant capacity.

Alagtrium will be marketed for both its antioxidant benefits and the heart and cognitive benefits associated with DHA in general.

“Brudy focuses on the anti-oxidant benefit above all else (…) While Xsto agrees the product has significant anti-oxidant benefit, we feel this is not communicating the full value of the product. It is, after all, DHA and deserves to carry all the claims and benefits of DHA products. However, with its enhanced bioavailability, it can claim all the regular benefits plus the more potent anti-oxidant claim researched as well,” Murray told NutraIngredients-USA.com.