Astaxanthin is a natural, red pigmented ketocarotenoid (or plant color) mainly found in Haematococcus pluvialis, a type of algae,is a powerful biological antioxdant ,is widely used in medicine,food,and cosmetic .
Astaxanthin is taken by mouth for treating Alzheimer’s diease,Parkinson’s disease,stroke,high cholesterol,etc.
1. Supplement Use:
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that it is 10 times more capable than other carotenoids, so it is beneficial in cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurode generative diseases.
2. Cosmetic Use:
For its high-performance antioxygenic property, it can protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and effectively reduce melanin deposition and the formation of freckles to keep skin healthy.
1. Applied in food field--it is mainly used as food additives for pigment and health care.
2. Applied in pharmaceutical field--it is mainly used to anti oxidant.
3. Applied in cosmetic field--it is mainly used to Antioxidant and UV protection.
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