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Astaxanthin |
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INTRODUCTION:
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Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid pigment. It is similar in structure to beta-carotene. The small difference in the structure cause large differences in the chemical properties. It is produced from various sources including microscopic small plants known as micro-alga Haematococcus pluvialis etc.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
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| Astaxanthin: |
| Synonyms |
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3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione |
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) |
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C40H52O4 |
| Molecular Weight |
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596.84 |
| Assay |
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≥ 78% |
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| Astaxanthin (for HPLC): |
| Synonyms |
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3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione |
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) |
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C40H52O4 |
| Molecular Weight |
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596.84 |
| Assay |
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≥ 92% |
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| Hash BioTech’s Astaxanthin is obtained from microalga Haematococcus Pluviali |
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| BENEFITS: |
| • | It is a powerful antioxidant, as compared to other antioxidants. It may be beneficial for cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. |
| • | It protects lipids from peroxidation and reduces oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cells, cell membranes, mitochondrial membranes. |
| • | It increases strength and endurance. |
| • | It seems to improve the immune system by increasing the number of antibody producing cells. |
| • | It enhances antibody production by exerting actions on T-cells and T-helper cells. |
| • | It’s used to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease. |
| • | It protects eyes and skin from sun radiation damage by quenching singlet and triplet oxygen. |
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