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Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and other seafood.
Astaxanthin is taken by mouth for treating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, high cholesterol, liver diseases, age-related macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), and preventing cancer. It is also used for metabolic syndrome, which is a group of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It is also used for improving exercise performance, decreasing muscle damage after exercise, and decreasing muscle soreness after exercise. Also, astaxanthin is taken by mouth to prevent sunburn, to improve sleep, and for carpal tunnel syndrome, dyspepsia, male infertility, symptoms of menopause, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Astaxanthin is applied directly to the skin to protect against sunburn, to reduce wrinkles, and for other cosmetic benefits.
In food, it is used as a coloring for salmon, crabs, shrimp, chicken, and egg production.
In agriculture, astaxanthin is used as a food supplement for egg-producing chickens.
Items | Specification | Results | |
Appearance | Dark Red Granules | Conform | |
Astaxanthin | ≥1.0% | 1.10% | |
Bulk Density | 0.5-0.7g/ml | 0.65g/ml | |
Particle Size | |||
Through 20 mesh | 100% | Conform | |
Through 40 mesh | ≥85.0% | Conform | |
Through 100 mesh | <=15.0% | Conform | |
Loss on drying | <=7.0% | 4.55% | |
Lead | <=1.0 mg/kg | 0.03 mg/kg | |
Arsenic As | <=1.0 mg/kg | 0.01 mg/kg | |
Cadmium Cd | <=1.0 mg/kg | Negative | |
Mercury Hg | <=0.1 mg/kg | Negative | |
Total Plate Count | <=1,000 CFU/g | 40 CFU/g | |
Yeast and Mold | <=100 CFU/g | <10 CFU/g | |
E. Coli | Negative | Negative | |
salmonella | Negative/ 25g | Negative | |
S.aureus | Negative/ 10g | Negative | |
Conclusion | Qualified | ||
Attention: | |||
Storage: | Keep the goods in clean dry and cool place, avoid sun light | ||
Shelf Life: | 24 months with original packing. Use as soon after opening the seal. |
1.Astaxanthin can help curb oxidative stress in several parts of the body by neutralizing free radicals.
2.Astaxanthin might play a key role in many body changes and disease.
3.Cancer treatment. Astaxanthin may help treat several cancers, most notably breast cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia. Further research is still needed, though.
4.Skin care and UV protection.Antioxidant can slow down the photoaging process and prevent UV-induced cancer damage.
5.Ulcers. Astaxanthin help control ulcer-causing bacteria, it allows ulcer wounds to heal faster and prevent a recurrence.
6.Heart disease prevention. Astaxanthin plays a role in reducing high cholesterol, increasing blood flow, and relaxing blood vessels. The combination of the three positive effects results in a healthy heart.
7.Astaxanthin helps with heart damage repair. It prevents unwanted changes to the endothelium, protecting the walls and arteries in the heart. It also allows damaged heart cells to regenerate.
8.It helps curb oxidative stress in the brain. This plays an important role in treating and managing brain-related and neurodegenerative disorders including traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
9.Treating male infertility. Increased sperm oxidative stress has been associated with low fertility or infertility in men. As an antioxidant, astaxanthin helps nib this in the bud.
10.Helps with exercise-related fatigue. Astaxanthin encourages the body to take advantage of its own supply of fatty lipids, which improves exercise endurance, stamina, and muscle fatigue during and after exercising.
11.Reduces high cholesterol.Its action on oxidative stress in the blood can help reduce high blood pressure, improve heart health, prevent diabetes, and decrease the risk of brain damage from stroke.
12.It's a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Astaxanthin has been found to possess plenty of anti-inflammatory properties.