In today's episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dave Watumull, co-founder of AX3, to explore one of the most researched yet underrated supplements in the longevity space: astaxanthin. Dave shares his origin story of working in microalgae ponds in Hawaii as a teenager and how a serious eye injury first drew him into the science of oxidative stress and inflammation.

They dig into how astaxanthin works at the cellular level, why it benefits everything from cognition and joints to endurance and heart health, and the NIH study where it extended lifespan by 12%. Dave and Elizabeth also unpack the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and why protecting your health now matters more than waiting until something goes wrong.

This episode is a reminder that some of the most powerful longevity tools aren't complicated. They're just not talked about enough.

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111. Healthspan, Inflammation & the #1 Antioxidant You Should Know About with Dave Watumull

The Wellness Process

111. Healthspan, Inflammation & the #1 Antioxidant You Should Know About with Dave Watumull