What is astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is widely found in aquatic animals such as shrimp, crab, fish and bird feathers. It can also be found in some algae and fungi, especially in Haematococcus pluvialis and Chlorella. Astaxanthin is a red solid powder, fat-soluble, insoluble in water, but easily soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, acetone and benzene. Our research found that astaxanthin can produce an antioxidant raw material widely used in health care products and cosmetics due to its unique molecular structure.

What are the advantages of astaxanthin?

1. Antioxidant effect: Astaxanthin powder is a powerful anti-oxidant raw material, and its antioxidant capacity is better than that of beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol. It can effectively remove nitrogen dioxide, sulfide, disulfide, etc., reduce lipid peroxidation, protect cells from free radical damage, and thus delay the aging process.
2. Skin health: It also contains moisturizing raw materials and Whitening and clearing speckles raw materials, which helps protect the skin from UV damage, reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and moisturize.
3. Eye health: Astaxanthin can effectively prevent retinal oxidation and damage to photoreceptor cells, and improve retinal function. It can enhance dark adaptation ability, relieve eye fatigue, and improve visual sensitivity, which plays an important role in protecting eye health.
4. Other effects: Astaxanthin has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce tissue inflammation. Astaxanthin can enhance the immune system and improve the body's resistance to viruses. It can also lower blood pressure and have a protective effect on cardiovascular. It also has anti-diabetic properties, which can regulate blood sugar levels and prevent and treat diabetes-related diseases. 
   

How to use it?

1. Health care products and medicine: Astaxanthin contains health care material and can be used as a dietary supplement to enhance immunity, prevent diseases and delay aging. Due to its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, astaxanthin is also used to develop drugs for treating infertility and promoting embryo and sperm development.
2. Food additives: As a natural pigment, it can be used for food coloring and increase the brightness of food color. At the same time, its antioxidant properties can also extend the shelf life of food. In the United States and other countries, astaxanthin has been allowed to be used as a food additive in production.
3. Feed additives: It is the main colorant for aquatic animals, which can make aquatic animals present bright colors and improve ornamental value. Adding astaxanthin to poultry feed can increase the yolk pigment content of eggs and improve the egg production rate and health of hens.
4. Cosmetics materials: Astaxanthin is widely used in various cosmetics such as creams, emulsions, lip balms and skin care products for its excellent antioxidant and photoprotective effects. It can effectively prevent skin aging and keep skin healthy.