Astaxanthin

Haematococcus Pluvialis 100% Pure Astaxanthin Powder

Appearance: Dark red powder

CAS No.: CAS No: 472-61-7

Chemical Formula: C40H52O4

 Astaxanthin :1% 2% 3% 5% 10% 

Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid. Like many carotenoids, astaxanthin is a colorful, lipid-soluble pigment. * While astaxanthin is a natural dietary component, it can also be used as a food supplement. The supplement is intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption. * Astaxanthin is present in most red-coloured aquatic organisms. The primary natural sources for industrial production of astaxanthin comprise the following: Euphausia, Haematococcus pluvialis, Phaffia rhodozyma etc. * Haematococcus pluvialis is a freshwater species of Chlorophyta from the family Haematococcaceae. This species is well known for its high content of the strong antioxidant astaxanthin, which is important in aquaculture, and cosmetics.

Function

1. The primary use of synthetic astaxanthin today is as an animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks.
2.The primary use for humans is as a dietary supplement.
3.It's beneficial in vision and skin health, and in cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
4. It can protect body tissues from oxidative and ultraviolet damage through its suppression of NF-κB activation.