Synthetic astaxanthin (S-AX) was tested against natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus
pluvialis microalgae (N-AX) for antioxidant activity. In vitro studies conducted at Creighton …

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

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 …

Astaxanthin (AX)‐containing preparations are increasingly popular as health food
supplements. Evaluating the maximum safe daily intake of AX is important when setting …

Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid, super antioxidant molecule. It has higher antioxidant activity
than a range of carotenoids, thus has applications in cosmetics, aquaculture, nutraceuticals …

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 …

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

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

Astaxanthin (1), a red-orange carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant that
occurs naturally in a wide variety of living organisms. The potent antioxidant property of 1 …