Natural Astaxanthin
author:admin source:admin published:2013-04-28 14:05:25
Product: Natural
Astaxanthin
Source: Extracted
from Haematococcus Pluvialis
CAS No.: 472-61-7
Product
description:
Astaxanthin is a
powerful antioxidant. The free radical scavenging activity of astaxanthin
protects lipids from peroxidation and reduces oxidative damage of
LDL-cholesterol (thereby reducing arterial plaque formation), cells, cell
membranes, mitochondrial membranes. Astaxanthin increases strength and
endurance.
Astaxanthin seems
to improve the immune system by increasing the number of antibody producing
cells. Astaxanthin enhances antibody production by exerting actions on T-cells
and T-helper cells. Astaxanthin is used to treat neurodegenerative conditions
such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson?s disease.
Astaxanthin protects
the eyes and skin from sun radiation damage by quenching singlet and triplet
oxygen. Studies with rats show that astaxanthin reduces retinal injury.
Studies have shown
the anti-cancer effects of astaxanthin in rodents. The inhibitory effect of
astaxanthin on cancer is stronger han that of beta-carotene.