{This article is written in partnership between Elephant Journal and AX3  They believe that with age, comes confidence and have spent a lifetime crafting a transformative longevity supplement—100% pure Astaxanthin —and we’re proud to work with them. ~ ed.}

Ditch the black balloons.

Forget the doom and gloom that used to mark milestone birthdays. So much research is going into aging better—from exploring lifestyle interventions to slow down the aging process to supplements with anti-aging effects.

The name of the game is longevity: “a long duration of individual life: long continuance: permanence, durability,” according to our favorite Merriam-Webster.

Durability.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a Ride!’”

~ Hunter S. Thompson

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Perhaps because Spring is here, a baseball diamond comes to mind—and rounding the bases of life as we age will absolutely take durability if we want to be physically able to slide into home plate sideways with a smile.

Most of us in the middle-ish of middle age have already broken or worn out something somewhere in our bodies at least once—and we’re only halfway “Home.”

Maybe you injured a knee or two, a shoulder, or damaged your skin from tanning with some tropical oil. (Raise your hand if you used foil, too; no judgment.)

Or, how about that heart?

We’re pretty chatty about our wounds on life’s playing field. And with those convos comes the long list of what folks have done to dust themselves off, get back up, and move forward.

From physical therapy and a little ibuprofen to surgeries and something way stronger, y’all have tried it—including this word ya probably will wanna know before another year flies by…

Astaxanthin.

It’s a tricky one to pronounce—is the t silent when you say Astaxanthin? Asa-uh? Or Asta-uh?—but it’s super beneficial. And for the record, it’s pronounced asta-zan-thin!

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What is it?

If you don’t already know, astaxanthin is a “carotenoid pigment found in red or pink-colored aquatic organisms (such as shrimp, lobster, and salmon) and the feathers of some birds that’s used especially as a food coloring and dietary supplement.” (AX3)

Yep, the same algae that makes flamingos pink has been helping humans with its wide range of health benefits.

This blew my mind a bit.

Remember those reports in grade school about your favorite animals? Mine was on those mysteriously vibrant birds. Their peachy-pink left me starry-eyed from the first time I saw one.

Who would have guessed I’d eventually learn how to “Age Fearlessly” through a flamingo?

David and Dave Watumull did. They’ve spent a lifetime crafting AX3, a supplement that harnesses nature’s most powerful antioxidant—astaxanthin.

The duo replicated it to identically mimic the compound naturally derived in algae ponds, such as the ponds on the Big Island in Hawaii, where they’re from. However, since AX3 is made in a lab, they make the purest form and it’s softer on the environment.

AX3 has the same carotenoid pigment that gives lobster its ruby red coloring and shrimp its bright pink pop, most apparent in flamingos because they eat a diet of algae and shrimp. I wondered if their supplement could have the same effect on me—hot pink hair perhaps?

As luck would have it, Elephant Journal partnered with AX3. I met the insanely knowledgeable founder, Dave, and was invited to test drive AX3 to see what benefits it may have for me. Spoiler alert: pink hair will not be one of them.

Before I hop to that, here’s another word to add to your vocab…

Inflammaging.

Okay, it’s two words of importance pushed into one: inflammation and aging.

If you haven’t heard, inflammation has been scientifically established as the heart of most health conditions affecting adults today, even aging itself.

I’ve been battling it on and off for ages, through injuries and the wonderful world of being a woman.

The biggest benefit of taking two 12mg AX3 capsules daily is that it can reduce the inflammation throughout your body—in your cells, joints, muscles, brain, and more—supporting health from head to toe. Astaxanthin is nature’s most powerful antioxidant, with more free radical scavenging power than Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and β-Carotene.

It also helps with oxidative stress: the body’s natural processes produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can damage cells and tissues. And here’s a not-so-fun fact: our bodies’ ability to neutralize ROS declines as we age. However, astaxanthin’s unique molecular structure makes it highly effective at scavenging reactive oxygen species and maintaining cellular membrane integrity.

“Whether it’s regulating inflammation, oxidative stress, autophagy, mitochondrial function, or DNA repair– astaxanthin works across all these & that’s why it has broad effects across your health.”

~ Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., AX3® Brand Partner & World-Renowned Longevity Expert

Astaxanthin may also positively benefit your…

>> Joints and Muscle Health: increases muscle strength and size in humans with age-related muscle loss and may help to preserve cartilage and muscles.

>> Heart Health: reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure—and improves metabolic function for folks.

>> Brain Health: crosses the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to improve performance in human cognitive tests of attention, memory, and information processing.

>> Skin Health: protects us from UV light and has been shown to reduce wrinkles, restore moisture content, and improve elasticity.

>> Eye Health: protects retinal cells from free radicals and inflammation.

Last but not least, astaxanthin extended mammalian lifespan—that’s us!

Bonus: Since AX3 is produced sustainably (in a lab vs. mined in the algae ponds), its impact on nature is minimal, thus it’s an environmentally friendly option in the supplement market.

Needless to say, I was ready to try it—and as Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

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Dave noted it may take up to three months to notice the benefits, and for others even longer—but some feel the positive effects right away.

For me? Within a week or so and I even sent a message to my coworkers at Elephant in celebration and a bit of awe too (if I’m being honest).

I couldn’t believe it.

I had not read the reviews yet, I just noticed what seemed to be true for me: I had more energy and this bugger of plantar fasciitis—the discomfort in my heel from a tight calf muscle that was teasing to flare—eased.

And now, over a month in, I’m not reaching for a different somethin’ to tame inflammation anymore, which is such a relief, as they’re not natural and not meant for everyday use to support whole body health and longevity like AX3.

Call me a member of my own Flamingo Lounge, I am officially and unabashedly an AX3 fan.

Here’s what others noticed…

“I have noticed a decrease in [discomfort] from inflammation and faster recovery times when working out.” ~ John B.

“I’ve been using AX3 Astaxanthin for a few weeks now, and I can genuinely feel the benefits. My skin looks healthier, and I have more energy throughout the day. The quality of this supplement is excellent, and I appreciate that it’s made with high purity. Plus, the capsules are easy to swallow. Highly recommend for anyone looking to add a powerful antioxidant to their routine!” ~ Wijitra A.

“I can honestly say this is the first supplement I’ve taken where I could notice an immediate difference in my mental acuity.” ~ Karen H.

Age Fearlessly.

As a dietary supplement, AX3 doesn’t claim to prevent, treat, or cure disease (which can only be done by drugs approved for specific indications), but it has been tested by the National Institutes of Health’s Interventions Testing Program (ITP), the gold standard in mammalian lifespan research, and proved that one of its core benefits is promoting longevity.

This super-supplement was shown to increase lifespan in the ITP study by 12% and is safe for chronic use as one ages.

Some long-time users have increased their dosages significantly as they age, which has allowed them the enjoyment of high-impact sports among their senior peers.

Yes, you read that right, AX3’s Astaxanthin is providing durability and the ability to play longer—to live like you mean it and feel well while doing so.

AX3’s Mission says it best:

“We believe that every person and every moment is special. 

We believe the younger you feel, the more you get out of life.

So what don’t we believe in?

Fearing aging and letting the years go by as if the best is behind you. Because if you’re like us – if you find that your ambitions and passions are only growing as you age – then you deserve a body that can keep up.

We can’t stop you from aging. But we promise to do everything we can to help you be your best self, longer.

Age Fearlessly®.”

Aging Fearlessly sounds good to me—how about you?