About Dr. Alvin YapFounder of Asxence — Science with a HeartI didn’t start out in human wellness.Back then, I was a fish nutritionist, focused on helping aquatic life grow stronger, live longer, and thrive beautifully in balance with nature.In my experiments, I worked with plant extracts, oils, and compounds to boost health and color. That’s when I discovered astaxanthin — a natural antioxidant so powerful, it changed everything I thought I knew about vitality.At the time, I had no idea it could help humans.That realization came later — through pain, curiosity, and one very personal experiment.A Discovery That Changed EverythingAfter a failed root canal left me with a severe infection, my options were limited: surgery, extraction, or endless inflammation.So I did what any scientist would — I experimented on myself.Within weeks, the swelling eased. The pain subsided. The infection cleared.What even traditional Chinese medicine couldn’t heal, nature and science together could.That experience didn’t just heal my body — it awakened my purpose.From Experiment to MissionI began sharing my findings with others.My diabetic friends found balance again. My mother’s long-standing eye condition began to heal.What started as a small experiment became a movement — proof that real wellness isn’t found in shortcuts, but in truth.I soon realized the supplement industry wasn’t built on purity or results — it was built on profit. That’s when I founded Asxence, a brand dedicated to doing things differently.