Astaanthin

Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid that has functions and benefits such as antioxidation, vision protection, immunity enhancement, cardiovascular protection, and skin condition improvement. Specifically as follows:

1. Antioxidant: Astaxanthin has an antioxidant capacity 6.000 times that of vitamin C and 550 times that of vitamin E. It can effectively eliminate free radicals, reduce oxidative damage to cells, delay the aging process, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.

2. Protecting eyesight: It can pass through the blood-eye barrier, concentrate in the macular area of the retina, absorb blue light, reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the eyes, and prevent retinal diseases, macular degeneration and other eye diseases.

3. Enhance immunity: By regulating the activity of immune cells and stimulating antibody production, it strengthens the body's resistance to viruses and bacteria, helping to maintain the normal function of the immune system.

4. Protecting cardiovascular system: It inhibits the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein, reduces blood viscosity, decreases the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, improves vascular endothelial function, and plays a protective role in cardiovascular health.

5. Improve skin condition: Reduce the generation of free radicals caused by ultraviolet radiation, inhibit melanin deposition, prevent skin photoaging, increase skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and improve dull skin tone.

Astaxanthin is widely present in foods such as shrimp, crab and algae, and can also be obtained through dietary supplements. However, excessive intake may increase the metabolic burden on the liver. It is recommended to mainly obtain from natural foods. Special groups such as pregnant women, lactating women and those taking medication should consult a doctor before consuming supplements.