Salmon As A Human Performance Food

One of the little known facts about wild salmon is that it contains high concentrations of of the fat soluble antioxidant and carotenoid astaxanthin. The red color of salmon is a by product of the presence  of astaxanthin. Its uncommon molecular structure is a cofactor in the provision of antioxidant benefits. Keep in mind that the amount of astaxanthin is usually far less in farm raised salmon than in wild salmon.

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