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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Louise Pyne

Astaxanthin: the antioxidant 6,000 times more powerful than vitamin C

Spring is finally here, and we’ve never been more ready to pack away our puffas and heavy duty boots in favour of stretched-out and warmer days. Many of us are naturally drawn to a more vibrant palette during spring and summer, but a burst of colour shouldn’t be limited to your sartorial choices, because piling your plate with punchy hues can offer an impactful health boost too. 

You’re probably familiar with the concept of ‘eating a rainbow,’ after all, it’s the golden rule that practically every health expert follows, but do you actually know why you need to add an array of hues to your plate? If you haven’t already sussed it out, each colour adds specific nutritional value thanks to the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are hidden in highly pigmented foods.  

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