Astaxanthin is a caroteonid that possesses strong antioxidant activity. Recently, many
studies on biological activity have been reported. In general, the absorption of carotenoids is …

There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

Astaxanthin has been widely favored as a health food supplement by individuals but its
absorption in the body seems not to be satisfactory. In addition, the peak time of astaxanthin …

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 …

Haematococcus pluvialis, a unicellular green microalga that produces a secondary
metabolite under stress conditions, bears one of the most potent antioxidants, namely …

BACKGROUND Astaxanthin is used as a functional nutraceutical and pigment in many food
products. It is mostly exists in the form of a fatty acid ester in nature. However, no detailed …

A growing body of scientific literature indicates that astaxanthin is a more powerful
antioxidant than other carotenoids and vitamin E and may confer numerous health benefits …

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

The ketocarotenoid astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis,
Chlorella zofingiensis, and Chlorococcum sp., and the red yeast Phaffia rhodozyma. The …

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid currently being produced by chemical synthesis and
by extraction from the biomass of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Other microalgae …