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The 10 Smartest Things You Can Do for Your Body This Summer
Toni Bark's secrets for staying happy, sharp, and healthy
By Stephanie Pearson
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the July 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Supplement Your Diet with Astaxanthin

"If you're going to take supplements, take astaxanthin," which is derived from algae, says Bark. In addition to being a potent antioxidant, it can also act as an anti-inflammatory and may offer protection from UV rays. Bark recommends four to six milligrams, five days a week, or eight to 12 milligrams if you are going to be in the sun.
Printed from Oprah.com on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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