Great Discovery | A magical nutrient that can help patients with various diseases - Astaxanthin

What is astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin (C40H52O4) is a type of carotenoid, belonging to the lutein carotenoids. The human body cannot synthesize it naturally. It comes from the shells of shrimps and crabs, oysters and salmon. In nature, it is the strongest antioxidant known so far and belongs to the fourth generation. It can also be produced from algae, bacteria and plankton. The best quality comes from (green microalgae) Haematococcus pluvialis. PRIME's astaxanthin is completely cultivated and refined in a laboratory in an isolated environment to avoid pollution, so vegetarians can also eat it.
Among the fish in nature, only salmon can swim upstream from the sea and swim to the source of a stream hundreds of meters high to lay eggs. No other fish can compare with it in terms of physical strength and endurance. Studies have confirmed that salmon contains 5 mg of astaxanthin per kilogram of muscle, which is why salmon is not easily fatigued and can swim upstream. Why are Japanese people a long-lived nation? Because wild salmon is often in their staple food.
Have you ever seen crimson crayfish? They can live in highly polluted sludge and reproduce in large numbers. The redder the color, the higher the astaxanthin content. Studies have shown that the more astaxanthin a shrimp contains, the better its ability to resist harsh environments. So if it is used on the human body, will it have the same effect?
The effects and functions of astaxanthin mainly include the following points:

Antioxidant: Astaxanthin has a strong antioxidant effect, which can remove free radicals in the body, slow down the peroxidation reaction of cell membranes, and protect cell membranes from being oxidized by free radicals, thereby achieving the effect of delaying aging7.

Protecting the skin: Astaxanthin can remove oxygen free radicals in the body and prevent lipid peroxidation from damaging the skin, thereby achieving the effect of protecting the skin7.

Protecting eyesight: Astaxanthin can help prevent and relieve retinal macular degeneration, and can also improve the refraction of light by the lens and protect eyesight7.

Enhancing immunity: Astaxanthin can significantly affect the immune function of animals. In the presence of antigens, it can significantly promote the ability of spleen cells to produce antibodies, enhance the role of T cells, and stimulate the production of immunoglobulins in the body6.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-infection: Astaxanthin's strong antioxidant properties help inhibit free radicals and reduce their oxidative damage to joints6.

Relieve sports fatigue: Studies have shown that astaxanthin can act as an antioxidant to inhibit the oxidative damage of free radicals to the body. Oral astaxanthin can also enhance aerobic metabolism, increase muscle strength and muscle tolerance, quickly relieve sports fatigue, and reduce delayed muscle pain after strenuous exercise6.

Prevent cardiovascular disease: Astaxanthin can reduce the oxidation of apolipoproteins and can be used to prevent arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease and ischemic brain damage6.

Inhibit tumors: Astaxanthin can significantly inhibit the early carcinogenesis induced by chemicals, and has anti-proliferative effects and immune enhancement effects on epithelial cells exposed to carcinogens6.

Inhibit diabetic nephropathy: Astaxanthin is the only substance discovered so far that can effectively prevent diabetic nephropathy6.

Sunscreen and wrinkle removal: Astaxanthin's super antioxidant properties can provide a thin protective film for the skin surface to prevent the skin from being damaged by ultraviolet radiation4.

The above are the main effects and functions of astaxanthin. It should be noted that although astaxanthin has many benefits, it may also have some side effects, such as allergic reactions and local burning sensations. Therefore, when using astaxanthin products, you should do so under the guidance of a doctor and pay attention to your body's reactions.