| Astaxanthin in nature |
Astaxanthin,
a superb natural antioxidant  · The micro-alga Haematococcus pluvialis is the richest natural source for astaxanthin, capable of accumulating up to 5 % of its dry biomass. · Astaxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid pigment found in aquatic animals and the marine world. · Astaxanthin cannot be synthesized by animals and must be provided in the diet, the same as for other carotenoids such as Beta-carotene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Lycopene. · Astaxanthin is found in sea foods such as salmon, trout, red sea bream, shrimp, lobster, and caviar, so it has been present in the human diet for centuries. · The main astaxanthin isomer (3S, 3S’) found in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is exactly the same as that found in wild salmon. · The astaxanthin in Haematococcus pluvialis occurs in the esterified form, which is more stable than the free astaxanthin form. · Astaxanthin protects the highly concentrated polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) present in membrane cells and muscles in salmon, these fats being the main energy powerhouse during the famous upstream marathon. · In fish, astaxanthin has been shown to have a synergistic effect on other important antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. · Astaxanthin is responsible for the pigmentation of seafoods such as wild salmon, trout, red sea bream, lobster, and shrimp, but no less important, it plays a crucial role in animals’ systems, such as protection against oxidation and UV light, immune response, and eye health. Astaxanthin, a superb natural antioxidant Detailed composition of the dried Haematococcus biomass Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your own physician or other medical professional. The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Astaxanthin from Algatech is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. |