Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid found in many aquatic plant species. It is the most powerful carotenoid among all. ^{[1, 2]} Astaxanthin is classified in class of xanthophil. ^[2] It protects body against free radical damage and unlike other carotenoids it has ability to recycle free radicals in to useful ones. ^[1] Astaxanthin and other carotenoid are used for centuries but consumption of them supports overall body health is just recently understand. Therefore, we truly begin to understand what a comprehensive role these carotenoids possess on human health. ^[1]

Like many other carotenoids, Astaxanthin is a colorful and fat soluble pigment. Astaxanthin does not convert to Vitamin A (retinol) inside human body. That is the reason that supplementation with astaxanthin is non-toxic for human body. Another uniqueness of it is its powerful antioxidant activity that is 10 times more efficient than other carotenoids. ^[2]

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• Researches on astaxanthin show that it has potent antioxidant activity. ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]}
• Astaxanthin also provides its beneficial effects during long standing problems. ^[1]
• It is also evident that use of astaxanthin is also good for respiratory health. ^[1]
• As a natural phenomenon episodes of high stress and fact of growing older increases ones forgetfulness and use of astaxanthin improves memory. ^{[1, 2]}
• As a dietary antioxidant, astaxanthin also produces its favorable effects on heart health. ^{[1, 2,3]}
• Astaxanthin provides favorable effects to boost defense mechanism of body.  ^[2]
• Astaxanthin gives its beneficial effects on inflammation of body parts. ^[2]
• Use of astaxanthin also gives its favorable effects on brain and nerve functions. ^[2]
• Astaxanthin gives its wholesome effects on eye health; it improves vision loss as occur in aging. ^{[2,4, 5]}

1. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 7, 14, 16, 17 and 26.Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astaxanthin
3. Dr. Richard Firshein (1998) The Nutraceutical Revolution. Page No. 216.  London: Vermilion
4. James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Page No. 129 and 130. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus.
5. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_carotenoids_000039_2.htm

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