Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is prepared from the Haematococcus pluvialis.Astaxanthin has a variety of physiological functions, such as antioxidation, anti-cancer, cancer prevention, enhancement of immunity, and improvement of vision. 

Product Name:Astaxanthin

Latin Name:Haematococcus pluvialis

CAS No:472-61-7

Part Used:Shell

Assay:1%-10% by HPLC

Colour:Dark red powder with characteristic odor and taste 

GMO Status:GMO Free

Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums

Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light

Shelf Life:24 months from date of production

Function:

-Astaxanthin is a carotenoid. It belongs to a larger class of phytochemicals known as terpenes. It is classified as a xanthophyll. Like many carotenoids, it is a colorful, fat/oil-soluble pigment. Astaxanthin, unlike some carotenoids, does not convert to Vitamin A (retinol) in the human body. Too much Vitamin A is toxic for a human, but astaxanthin is not. However, it is a powerful antioxidant; It is 10 times more capable than other carotenoids.

-While astaxanthin is a natural nutritional component, it can be found as a food supplement. The supplement is intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption.

- The FDA approved astaxanthin as a food coloring (or color additive) for specific uses in animal and fish foods. The European Union considers it food dye within the E number system, E161j[3b].

-Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant. Research suggests it may play a beneficial role in cardiovascular, immune, eye, and nervous system health. Astaxanthin helps protects body tissues from oxidative damage.

-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.

-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.

Application:

-Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for pigment and health care.
-Applied in animal feeds field, it is used as an new animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and egg yolks. 
-Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used to prevent cancer and anti-oxidant.
-Applied in cosmetic field, it is mainly used to Antioxidant and UV protection.