Astaxanthin is a carotenoid. It belongs to a larger class of phytochemicals known as
terpenes. Like many carotenoids, it is a colorful, lipid-soluble pigment. Astaxanthin is
found in microalgae, yeast, Salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, crustaceans, and the
feathers of some birds. It provides the red color of salmon meat and cooked shellfish.
Main Function
(1) Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and may protect against oxidative damage to
body tissues.
(2) Astaxanthin seems to improve the immune response by increasing the number of
antibody producing cells.
(3) Astaxanthin may be a potential candidate to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as
Alzheimer and Parkinson disease.
(4) Astaxanthin could reduce UVA-light damage to skin such as sunburn, inflammation,
ageing and skin cancer.
(5) Astaxanthin could be beneficial for hearth health by reducing inflammation,
preventing oxidation of cholesterol and by modifying blood levels of cholesterol.
(6) Anti-cancer effects.