Physiological function and efficacy of astaxanthin
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Last Update: 2020-04-03
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2014-04-18 classification: efficacy and chemical composition: astaxanthin is a red carotenoid found in the shell of crayfish, oyster and salmon, which has strong antioxidant activity and is the strongest antioxidant in nature found by human beings Astaxanthin is produced by algae, bacteria and phytoplankton, and also exists in the skin and fat tissue of shrimp, crab, salmon, trout, flamingo and other animals At present, the production of astaxanthin mainly includes two ways: artificial synthesis and biological acquisition The efficacy, absorption and biological safety of synthetic astaxanthin are inferior to those of natural astaxanthin Astaxanthin [the physiological function of astaxanthin] can clear free radicals and protect cell membrane and mitochondrial membrane [the main effect of astaxanthin] has the functions of anti-oxidation, strengthening immunity, preventing tumor, preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, etc.
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