What is astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is a red pigment belonging to the antioxidant family. To be more precise, it is a polyphenol classified as a xanthophyll carotenoid.

It is found in crustaceans, shrimp, lobsters, some wild fish and in the flesh of some animals and also in plants with a red color.

Astaxanthin is surrounded by a protein which will be released only under the effect of heat; One can realize it by making the experiment to cook shellfish. The shrimps become pink under the effect of heat, at the time of cooking. It is the astaxanthin contained in the shrimps which gives them this color.

Contained in the flesh of the wild salmon, it gives him the strength to take up the feat of going up the rivers against the current, in order to reach an area favourable to its reproduction.

Astaxanthin is also present in large quantities in the alga Haematococus pluvialis. It will give the pinkish red color to the fish that will eat it.

Astaxanthin pigment: natural or chemical?

We are talking here about natural astaxanthin, but be careful because a chemical and synthetic form also exists. This pigment, manufactured by the petrochemical industry, has a much lower value than the natural pigment.

The world famous red pigment

Asians and Americans are big consumers of the pigment astaxanthin and this for a long time.

Top athletes in the United States and movie stars recommend the pigment for its effects. Many American brand ambassadors are talking about astaxanthin.

Some cosmetic creams also include the pigment in their compositions.

Still not very well known in Europe, we notice that interest has been growing strongly in recent years when we take into account the results of studies conducted and when we question people who regularly take cures and share their experience.

The benefits of the pigment astaxanthin

The benefits of the small red pigment are numerous and remarkable. They are due to the presence of Vitamin E, which helps protect cells against oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress or oxidation is due to the creation of free radicals. It is the source of cellular aging and results in the appearance of genes, pain, inflammation, or age-related pathologies (AMD ...).

Who can take a cure of astaxanthin?

The pigment astaxanthin is of interest to all and more particularly to people concerned about aging well, sportsmen and women who play intensively on an outdoor playing field...

This pigment in its natural form, i.e. from the Haematococus pluvialis algae, containing vitamin E is a recommended solution for people who seek to protect their organs naturally against the risk of oxidation.

There are no known contraindications, toxicity or side effects when taking astaxanthin. The cure of 1 to 3 months can be renewed.

Some brands recommend an average of 2 capsules / day for 2 months.

Studies show results from a consumption of 4mg per day of astaxanthin.

Soluble in fats, it is preferable to take the capsules during a meal to make the pigments more assimilable and thus benefit even more.

Who can take a cure of astaxanthin?

The astaxanthin pigment is of interest to everyone, and more particularly to people who are concerned about aging well, sportsmen and women who play intensively on an outdoor playing field, people who are sensitive to the sun and who suffer from sun allergies every summer, people who work for long periods on screens and who suffer from visual fatigue and dry eyes, etc.

This pigment in its natural form, i.e. from the Haematococus pluvialis algae, is a recommended solution for people who seek to protect their organs naturally against the risk of oxidation:

• The brain
• The eyes
• The skin
• The joints

There are no known contraindications, toxicity or side effects when taking astaxanthin. The cure of 1 to 3 months can be renewed.

Some brands recommend an average of 2 capsules / day for 2 months.

Studies show results from a consumption of 4mg per day of astaxanthin.

Soluble in fats, it is preferable to take the capsules during a meal to make the pigments more assimilable and thus benefit even more.