Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …

Background Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in several fruits and vegetables.
Belonging to the xanthophyll family, it is widely present in human and some animals skin …

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties, synthesised by plants and algae,
and distributed in marine seafood. Astaxanthin is also available as a food supplement, but …

In recent years, carotenoids, as photosynthetic pigments, have drawn increasing interest
due to their health benefits. This is because carotenoids have possessed enormous …

Astaxanthin is a natural C40 carotenoid with numerous reported biological functions, most of
them associated with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, standing out from other …

Siphonaxanthin is a specific keto-carotenoid in green algae whose bio-functional properties
are yet to be identified. This review focuses on siphonaxanthin as a bioactive compound and …

Astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in a wide variety of living
organisms. We investigated the effects of astaxanthin supplementation in obese mice fed a …

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 is a lipid‑soluble carotenoid produced by various microorganisms and marine
animals, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, microalgae, shrimps and lobsters. Astaxanthin has …

Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid present in microalgae, fungi, complex plants,
seafood, flamingos and quail. It is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and as …