Astaxanthin Capsules

What is Astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is extracted from the so-called blood rain algae (Haematococcus pluvialis) and further processed into an oleoresin extract. It is a fat-soluble pigment and structurally related to other well-known carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein. Due to its chemical structure, astaxanthin in plants exhibits special antioxidant properties (6000x stronger than vitamin C). It is used in various fields, including aquaculture, the food industry, and as an ingredient in dietary supplements.

Function

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring pigment that gives certain organisms, such as algae and marine animals, their characteristic red color. Within these organisms, it fulfills various functions. On the one hand, it serves as protection against environmental influences, such as the effects of sunlight. On the other hand, it is largely responsible for the pigmentation that can be observed, for example, in flamingos, salmon, or shrimp. Furthermore, astaxanthin can also be involved in a number of biochemical processes within the organism and thus play a role in general biology.