Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely found in marine organisms and microorganisms. With
extensive use in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed, astaxanthin will have the …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are continuously generated as a by‐product of normal
aerobic metabolism. Elevated ROS formation leads to potential damage of biological …

Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, has attracted considerable attention owing to its
unique molecular structure and excellent antioxidant properties. Due to its structural …

Astaxanthin is a red pigment that belongs to the carotenoid family like β-carotene. And it's
found in seafood such as crustaceans: shrimp and crabs and fish: salmon and sea bream …

Background The wide range of health benefits and variety of biological activities of
carotenoids have made them the focal point of industrial as well as academic research on a …

Highlights•Different configurations of astaxanthin lead to differences in activity.•Thermal and
catalytic isomerization can be used to prepare other configurational isomers.•Structural …

Cardiovascular disease is the main contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Based
on its unique chemical features, the xanthophyll carotenoid astaxanthin is being proposed …

Astaxanthin, a xanthophyll carotenoid, is a nutrient with unique cell membrane actions and
diverse clinical benefits. This molecule neutralizes free radicals or other oxidants by either …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely used in salmonid and crustacean aquaculture to provide
the pink color characteristic of that species. This application has been well documented for …

Background: Astaxanthin (AX) has been consumed as a nutritional supplement for
approximately twenty years. The primary source has been a natural plant-based supplement …