Antioxidation
Natural astaxanthin from haematococcus pluvialis extract is a potent antioxidant which absorbs the excited energy of singlet oxygen onto the carotenoid chain, leading to the degradation of the molecule but preventing other molecules or tissues from being damaged.Natural astaxanthin also prevents the chain reaction production of free radicals initiated by the degradation of poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which can dramatically accelerate the degradation of lipid membranes. Natural astaxanthin is very good at protecting membranous phospholipids and other lipids against peroxidation.
The antioxidant activity of astaxanthin is much stronger than vitamin E and b-carotene. The antioxidant properties important in protection against photooxidation, inflammation, cancer, age-related diseases, immunity enhancement, liver function and heart, eye, joint and prostate Health.
Photo Protection
Exposure of lipids and tissues to light leads to production of singlet oxygen and free radicals. Natural astaxanthin from haematococcus pluvialis extract has an important role in nature in protecting tissues against UV-light mediated photo-oxidation. Natural astaxanthin can be significantly more effective than b-carotene and lutein at preventing UV-light photooxidation of lipids. Thus the unique UV protection properties of astaxanthin could be very important for eye and skin Health.
Eye Health
Two of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness are age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and age-related cataracts. Both diseases are related to light-induced oxidative processes within the eye. Carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin are concentrated in the macula of the eye. A dietary intake of carotenoids, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin, can reduce risk for both nuclear cataracts and AMD.

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