WHat is Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin's antioxidant properties have also been shown to help improve heart heath, cellular health, and the body's immune system.
Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. 
Astaxanthin is used for treating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, " brain attack" (stroke), high cholesterol, and an eye condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is also used for preventing cancer.
Astaxanthin is applied directly to the skin for protection against sunburn. 
1, Product name: astaxanthin powder 
2, Main ingredients: Astaxanthin (Dark red powder) 
3, CAS No.: 472-61-7
4, Molecular formula: C40H52O4
5, Molecular weight: 596.86
6, Content: Astaxanthin powder 1%-10% 

Basic infor

L Name: Astaxanthin

L Other name: Haematococcus pluvialis powder

L Source:Haematococcus pluvialis 

L Latin name: Haematococcus pluvialis

L Ingredient:Astaxanthin 

L Specfication:  1%-10% 

L Test methods: UV-VIS

L CAS No.: 472-61-7 

L Molecular Formula: C40H52O4

L MolecularWeight: 596.86 

L Appearance: bdark red powder

Application

A.Medical Use:

 Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that it is 10 times more capable than other carotenoids, so it is beneficial in cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. It also crosses the blood-brain barrier, which makes it available to the eye, brain and central nervous system to alleviate oxidative stress that contributes to ocular, and neurodegenerative diseases such as glaucoma and Alzheimer's.

B.Cosmetic Use:

for its high-performance antioxygenic property, it can protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage and effectively reduce melanin deposition and the formation of freckles to keep skin healthy. At the same time, as an ideal natural coloring agent for the lipstick can enhance the radiant, and to prevent the ultraviolet injury, without any stimulation, safe.

C.Feed additive:

 used as a feed supplement for salmon, crabs, shrimp, chickens and egg production.

D.Food grade:

Powerful antioxidant effects,  Increase strength and endurance.

 

 

Function

1.with the function of good antioxidant, increasing the flexibility of capillaries and reducing injury;

2.with the function of anti-radicalization and anti-aging;

3.with the function of eliminating the harmful free radicals in vivo;

4. with the function of prevention of treating of cardiovascular diseases;

5. with the function of enhancing immunity.