Cyanotech Begins Second Clinical Trial for BioAstin: Sports Nutrition Supplement for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.Business Editors & Health Writers KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii--(BW HealthWire)--March 21, 2001 Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq:CYAN), the world leader in producing high-value, natural products from microalgae, announced the start of a second clinical trial for BioAstin(TM) to measure its effectiveness in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 72 hours after exercising and subsides generally within 2 to 3 days. Once thought to be caused by lactic acid buildup, a more recent theory is that it is caused by tiny tears in the muscle fibers caused . This study is being conducted with 20 patients by Lead Investigator Andrew C. Fry, Ph.D., at the Human Performance Laboratories, The University of Memphis The University of Memphis is a public research university located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is a flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. , in Memphis, Tennessee. The phenomenon of muscular soreness is problematic for persons participating in intense physical activity. In athletes, activities such as strength training and long distance running can result in excessive muscular soreness that can interfere with the long term training program. Similar soreness is evident among persons exercising for general fitness purposes, as well as persons in therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise programs. Muscle soreness also is evident at the work site for persons in jobs requiring high levels of stressful physical activity. "With a growing body of science supporting the use of antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. in sports nutrition, we are especially excited about the opportunities for BioAstin in this $1.5-billion category," said Gerald R. Cysewski, Ph.D., chairman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Evaluations of the antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene strength of key components in BioAstin indicate it has up to 500 times the strength of vitamin E and 10 times that of beta carotene." Astaxanthin, the antioxidant carotenoid Carotenoid Any of a class of yellow, orange, red, and purple pigments that are widely distributed in nature. Carotenoids are generally fat-soluble unless they are complexed with proteins. in BioAstin, has been shown through in vitro studies to have membrane stabilizing properties, as well as the ability to modify immune responses to physical insults from intense physical activity. To date, Cyanotech has filed four U.S. patent applications for BioAstin based on the protective properties of astaxanthin. Cyanotech Corporation, the world's leader in microalgae technology, produces high-value natural products from microalgae, and is the world's largest commercial producer of natural astaxanthin (pronounced "asta-zan-thin") from microalgae. Products include BioAstin(TM) natural astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant with expanding applications as a human nutraceutical; NatuRose(R) natural astaxanthin for the aquaculture aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. and animal feed industry; Spirulina spirulina Any cyanobacteria in the genus Spirulina. A traditional food source in parts of Africa and Mexico, spirulina is an exceptionally rich source of vitamins, minerals, and protein, and one of the few nonanimal sources of vitamin B12. Pacifica(R), a nutrient-rich dietary supplement; and phycobiliproteins, which are fluorescent pigments used in the immunological diagnostics market. Spirulina Pacifica and BioAstin are sold directly online through www.nutrex-hawaii.com and through resellers worldwide. Corporate and product information is available at www.cyanotech.com. |
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