Friday, Sept 20 2024

The Importance of Pink Flamingos - DrDavesBest

By A Mystery Man Writer

Actually, they can teach you a thing or two about healthy eating, specifically about consuming powerful antioxidants. A lot goes on while these birds stand on one “stilt”, dipping into algae covered water bodies. They’re feeding on abundant sources of the deep red pigment, astaxanthin, which turns their feathers that gorgeous reddish pink hue. Born white, they change color because of their healthy eating habits. “Just another antioxidant” you may be thinking, but “King Red’ reigns supreme. Algae, tiny little astaxanthin containing plants, can thrive for years, in extreme temperatures, from direct sunlight to frigid winter conditions. How convenient for flamingos and for us humans, that a readily available food supply is so rich in antioxidants. Chemically speaking, astaxanthin is far superior at maneuvering its way into your cells, guarding them, both inside and out. It’s both fat and water