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Specification
1. Product Name: astaxanthin Powder
2. Latin name: Haematococcus pluvialis
3. Active Ingredient: astaxanthin
4. Appearance: Dark red powder
5. Part of used: Shell-Broken algae
Product Specification
1.astaxanthin Powder 1%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5% (by UV or HPLC)
2.astaxanthin oil 2%, 2.5%, 5%, 10%(by UV or HPLC)
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ANALYSIS |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULTS |
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Assay |
Astaxanthin |
1%, 2%, 5% |
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Physical & Chemical Control |
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Identification |
Positive |
Complies |
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Appearance |
Brown to red powder |
Complies |
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Taste |
Characteristic |
Complies |
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Solubility |
Soluble in ethanol |
Complies |
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Emodin (By HPLC) |
<0.07% |
0.02% |
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Mesh Size |
100 mesh |
Complies |
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Loss on Drying |
≤1.0% |
0.69% |
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Ash |
≤1.5% |
0.25% |
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Heavy Metal |
<10ppm |
Complies |
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As |
<2ppm |
Complies |
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Residual Solvents |
Eur. Pharm. |
Complies |
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Pesticides |
Negative |
Negative |
1.Antioxidant
astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and may protect against oxidative damage to body tissues. The free radical scavenging activity ofastaxanthin protects lipids from peroxidation and reduces oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol etc.
2.Immune response
astaxanthin seems to improve the immune response by increasing the number of antibody producing cells. astaxanthin enhances antibody production by exerting actions on T-cells and T-helper cells. It may also protect immune cells against oxidative stress and membrane damage.
3.Neuroprotection
Many studies indicate that astaxanthin may be a potential candidate to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson disease.
4.UVA-light protection
Exposure of our skin to UVA-light may result in sunburn, inflammation, ageing and skin cancer. In-vitro studies have shown thatastaxanthin could reduce this damage.
5.Anti-cancer effects
Many studies have demonstrated the anti-cancer effects of astaxanthin in rodents. The inhibitory effect of astaxanthin on cancer is stronger than that of beta-carotene.