Is Astaxanthin the King of Antioxidants?

Hot rumors

Over the years, there has been a lot of hype about astaxanthin

In fact, the concept of antioxidants has its own problems

Furthermore, most of the current research experiments on the health benefits of astaxanthin are cell experiments and animal experiments, and the evidence from the human body is often orphaned

So what is the truth?

Before answering this question, let us first understand astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a kind of carotenoid, and astaxanthin in nature mainly comes from microorganisms, such as Haematococcus pluvialis and Phaffia rhodozyma

In fact, the relevant documents of the European Food Safety Authority show that its expert group has evaluated more than 10 "health functions" related to astaxanthin, including UV protection, anti-Helicobacter pylori, sperm motility, muscle function, and immunity.

Research on astaxanthin to promote human health has been carried out for decades, but so far, neither related drugs have come out nor reliable evidence to support