Astaxanthin, unlike several carotenes and one other known carotenoid, is not converted to vitamin A (retinol) in the human body.
Like other carotenoids, astaxanthin has self-limited absorption orally and such low toxicity by mouth that no toxic syndrome is
known. In vitro, it is an antioxidant with a slightly lower antioxidant activity in some model systems than other carotenoids.
Astaxanthin can be used as a dietary supplement intended for human, animal, and aquaculture consumption.
1. With the function of natural food pigment, it has rich nutritional value and good coloring effect;
2. It has excellent oxidation resisting activity, in terms of free radical scavenging activity is 1000 times higher than the natural VE;
3. It can prevent arteriosclerosis and relative diseases;
4. Enhance the health of central nervous system;
5. Intensify energy metabolism of organism.
1. Applied in food field, it is mainly used as food additives for pigment and health care.
2. Applied in animal feeds field, it is used as an new animal feed additive to impart coloration, including farm-raised salmon and yolks.
3. Applied in NF Food field, it is mainly used to prevent cancer and anti-oxidant.
4. Applied in cosmetic field, it is mainly used to Antioxidant and UV protection.